Watch live as Michael Gove gives evidence to the Covid inquiry on Tuesday, 28 November.
Jones had been receiving a salary of $520,000 a year, but a court-appointed restructuring officer just tripled that, which the judge rejected.
Rescuers have resorted to manual digging after a drilling machine broke down irreparably on Friday.
A nuclear power plant in Estonia should only be built if doing so is an unavoidable necessity, Social Democratic Party (SDE) MP and former government minister Jevgeni Ossinovski says.
HDFC Bank, India's largest private lender, saw its employee turnover rate rise to 34% in the last fiscal year from 27.6% a year earlier. At Axis Bank, it climbed to nearly 35% from 31.6%. Meanwhile, Kotak Mahindra Bank's attrition surged to about 50%, with smaller peer Yes Bank in tow at 43%.
Activist V. Piyush claims that a statement made by K. Annamalai, quoting Muthuramalinga Thevar from 1956 with regard to the blood of non-believers being offered for Abhishekam, is a fabrication as, he says, there is no record of Thevar having made such a statement
Restaurant review: Here are our top picks from the expansive food and drinks menu at Oshiwara's Cafe Corra.
Johannesburg, South Africa (SPX) Nov 28, 2023
The existence of Dark Matter is a long-standing puzzle in our universe. Dark Matter makes up about a quarter of our universe, yet it does not interact significantly with ordinary matter. The existence of Dark Matter has been confirmed by a series of astrophysical and cosmological observations, including in the stunning recent pictures from James Webb Space Telescope.
However, up to date, n
Lowell MA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023
The Earth's magnetic field plays a big role in protecting people from hazardous radiation and geomagnetic activity that could affect satellite communication and the operation of power grids. And it moves. Scientists have studied and tracked the motion of the magnetic poles for centuries. The historical movement of these poles indicates a change in the global geometry of the Earth's magnetic fiel
Uppsala, Sweden (SPX) Nov 28, 2023
In a significant addition to our understanding of Saturn's atmospheric dynamics, Joshua Dreyer is poised to present his doctoral thesis at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) and Uppsala University. His research, which scrutinizes the effects of material from Saturn's innermost D ring falling into its upper atmosphere, marks a novel chapter in space exploration and planetary science.
Rockville MD (SPX) Nov 27, 2023
Quantum Space, a trailblazer in deep space infrastructure, has announced the imminent launch of its ambitious Sentry mission, marking a significant leap in developing a modern connectivity network for deep space. The company's pioneering project, QuantumNet, aims to revolutionize space communication by offering high-speed, uninterrupted connectivity in the vast expanse of deep space, stretching
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 24, 2023
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications leader, has achieved a significant milestone in its Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) with the successful completion of thermal vacuum testing for its second satellite. This development marks a major step forward in Viasat's endeavor to bring high-speed broadband to the Arctic region by the latter half of 2024.
The mission, spear
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023
The Polarimeter to UNify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission, a significant endeavor led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), has recently crossed a pivotal milestone, advancing its journey toward a planned 2025 launch. On November 17, 2023, the mission successfully passed its internal system integration review, marking a crucial phase in its development. This step signifies the transi
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 28, 2023
Wenchang, a city in South China's Hainan province, is rapidly establishing itself as the forefront of China's burgeoning commercial space industry. The city, known for the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, is advancing towards becoming the nation's first dedicated hub for commercial space launches, aiming to commence regular operations by the next year. This significant development was announced
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 28, 2023
As humanity ventures deeper into the realm of space exploration and commercialization, the threat posed by space debris has escalated, demanding urgent attention and innovative solutions. The year 2023 witnessed a series of pivotal developments and initiatives, highlighting the critical challenge of orbital debris, which presents a significant risk to operational satellites, the International Sp
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023
In a significant stride towards enhancing the clarity of astronomical observations, researchers at West Virginia University (WVU) are pioneering methods to combat the pervasive issue of human-made radio frequency interference (RFI). This interference, emanating from ubiquitous sources such as cell phones, televisions, and radar systems, poses a substantial obstacle in detecting radio signals cru
Daytona Beach, FL (SPX) Nov 27, 2023
In an era where the space industry is rapidly expanding, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has taken a significant step to prepare its students for the challenges of tomorrow. The university has announced the opening of a new satellite mission control center on its Daytona Beach Campus, a move poised to place its graduates at the forefront of the burgeoning space sector.
According to th
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023
Millennium Space Systems, a subsidiary of aerospace giant Boeing [NYSE: BA], has reached a significant milestone in the development of the Missile Track Custody (MTC) space vehicle with the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR), a crucial phase in the project, less than a year after receiving the green light to proceed.
The MTC project is a cornerstone of the United Sta
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023
In a significant advancement for space technology, Above: Space Development, in collaboration with Electric Sky, has successfully tested the Archimedes platform, a novel, rapidly deployable, free-flying on-orbit system. This platform marks a new era in space infrastructure, encompassing a wide range of functions including solar panels, beamed power, and electronically steerable antenna arrays fo
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), a renowned leader in the aerospace and defense sector, recently announced a significant step forward in space technology with the upcoming launch of a wideband Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) payload demonstrator. This initiative is a testament to Lockheed Martin's dedication to enhancing space capabilities for quick operational readiness once in orbit.
Rome (AFP) Nov 27, 2023
Italy's cabinet on Monday adopted a decree aimed at boosting renewables, improving the country's energy security and supporting energy-intensive businesses.
"We want to unlock the great potential of our country, to make it a reference point on renewables," Ecological Transition Minister Gilberto Pichetto said in a statement.
The measures, which include cutting red tape around green energ
Sydney (AFP) Nov 27, 2023
More than 100 climate activists have been arrested after staging a floating blockade of Australia's largest coal port, police said Monday, including five children and a 97-year-old reverend.
A fleet of kayaks blocked shipping traffic over the weekend at the Port of Newcastle on Australia's east coast, imploring the government to end the country's long reliance on fossil fuel exports.
Aut
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 22, 2023
An autonomous excavator developed by researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland, has successfully constructed 19.6-foot-tall and 130-foot-long wall.
The excavator, named HEAP, scans rocks to determine their size, shape and center of gravity. An algorithm then determines the best location to place each rock.
"Using sensors, the excavator can au
Salt Lake City UT (SPX) Nov 24, 2023
In 1991, the University of Utah Fly's Eye experiment detected the highest-energy cosmic ray ever observed. Later dubbed the Oh-My-God particle, the cosmic ray's energy shocked astrophysicists. Nothing in our galaxy had the power to produce it, and the particle had more energy than was theoretically possible for cosmic rays traveling to Earth from other galaxies. Simply put, the particle should n
