Doctors and social activists, who have been hitting the streets demanding justice, said they feel “cheated” as the protest has become a political dispute between BJP and Trinamool Congress
The funeral and visitation for the Flugence family have been set for Wednesday, Aug. 28., at the Rice Festival building, 717 W. Mills St. in Crowley.
Sulaimaniyah, Iraq (AFP) Aug 26, 2024
A fire that engulfed around fifteen fuel tankers in northern Iraq's Kurdistan region killed one driver and injured seven others on Monday, local authorities said.
The exact cause of the fire, which broke out in a parking area for the Parviz Khan border crossing that connects the autonomous Kurdistan region with Iran, was still under investigation.
"Firefighters have brought the fire at
London (AFP) Aug 25, 2024
One of Britain's biggest mobile network operators said on Sunday it will warn parents they should not give smartphones to children under the age of 11.
The new guidance comes after growing concern from parents about the potential pitfalls of smartphone access for young people.
A recent study by the UK communications regulator found around a quarter of British children aged between five a
Kampala (AFP) Aug 26, 2024
Ugandan police arrested 21 environmentalists in the capital Kampala on Monday as they protested a controversial multi-billion-dollar oil development scheme, their lawyer said.
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP), headed by French oil giant TotalEnergies, involves drilling for oil in Uganda and sending the crude to Tanzania for export.
Environmental groups say the project
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
The solar array sun shield for NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has successfully passed a series of crucial tests, ensuring that the assembly remains on track for timely completion. These solar panels are essential for powering and shading the observatory, enabling mission-critical observations while maintaining optimal instrument temperatures.
The Roman team has developed two sets
New York (AFP) Aug 26, 2024
Global oil demand is unlikely to fall by 2050 despite progress on renewable energy, the US oil and gas giant ExxonMobil said Monday, pointing to rising population and demand for energy worldwide.
In a new report, ExxonMobil said it "sees a plateau in oil demand beyond 2030, remaining above 100 million barrels per day through 2050."
This would be roughly in line with oil demand last year
Oslo (AFP) Aug 26, 2024
Norwegian energy giant Equinor intends to keep its oil and gas production in the country "around current levels" for another decade, its CEO said Monday, despite calls to transition away from fossil fuels.
Oil, gas and coal companies like Equinor are under pressure to move away from the polluting energy sources, which are the biggest contributor to climate change.
"Equinor aims to mainta
Nuku'Alofa, Tonga (AFP) Aug 26, 2024
Emissions-belching nations were challenged to stump up for climate-related damage as a key Pacific islands summit opened on Monday, with low-lying Tuvalu declaring: "If you pollute, you should pay."
The Pacific Islands Forum got underway in Tonga's capital Nuku'alofa, with leaders hoping to draw global attention to the region's worsening climate plight.
"We really need to ensure that we
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
To prepare self-flying aircraft for safe operation, understanding and reacting to environmental challenges is crucial. NASA aeronautics researchers have created a new camera pod equipped with sensors designed to improve computer vision systems for autonomous aviation.
The device, named the Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE), was developed at NASA's
London, UK (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
Space Intelligence, a leader in high-precision nature mapping using satellite data, has announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round. The investment was led by new backers, AzurX Space Ventures (ASV), with participation from Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE).
The newly secured funds will be directed towards expanding Space Intelligence's global database of fo
Ottawa (AFP) Aug 27, 2024
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports, matching US measures seeking to fend off a flood of Chinese state-subsidized cars into North America.
Accusing China - one of the world's largest exporters of electric vehicles (EVs) - of "not playing by the same rules as other countries" in areas such as environmental and labor
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 26, 2024
Scientists have been exploring the potential of injecting sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere as a method to reflect solar heat and mitigate the effects of global warming. However, there is a growing need to ensure that these solar geoengineering strategies are assessed not only for their cooling potential but also for their technical viability and possible ecological and societal impacts.
Nuku'Alofa, Tonga (AFP) Aug 27, 2024
A Nauru-backed company will forge ahead with contentious plans to start industrial deep-sea mining in 2026, a top executive has told AFP, vowing to overcome environmental criticisms that have dogged the project.
Canada-based The Metals Company is leading a contentious push to mine the sea floor underneath the Pacific Ocean, hoovering up lumps of rock studded with coveted metals.
Through
Paris, France (SPX) Aug 26, 2024
Starfish International, an organization committed to empowering girls in The Gambia, recently welcomed a second delegation from One Planet Group to experience firsthand the significant impact of their programs.
Starfish International focuses on delivering quality education and mentorship to Gambian girls, helping them develop into confident, well-educated,
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 26, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) announced the addition of Kenneth (Ken) Possenriede to its Board of Directors. Mr. Possenriede, who brings with him extensive financial and industry experience, joins Rocket Lab after a distinguished 35-year tenure at Lockheed Martin Corporation, where he served in various financial leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
"Ken's deep a
London, UK (SPX) Aug 26, 2024
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Globalstar, a U.S.-based leader in connectivity, to roll out advanced 5G solutions across Africa, the Middle East, and the Gulf regions.
Strive Masiyiwa, founder and Chairman of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, expressed enthusiasm about the potential of this collabora
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Aug 26, 2024
Scientists and engineers are ready to fly an infrared mission called EXCITE (EXoplanet Climate Infrared TElescope) to the edge of space.
EXCITE is designed to study atmospheres around exoplanets, or worlds beyond our solar system, during circumpolar long-duration scientific balloon flights. But first, it must complete a test flight during NASA's fall 2024 scientific ballooning campaign fr
Paris, France (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
On September 8, 2024, the first of the four Cluster satellites, known as Salsa, will reenter Earth's atmosphere in an uncontrolled "targeted reentry" over a remote area in the South Pacific Ocean. This event marks a significant moment in reentry observation as scientists seek to gather valuable data on satellite disintegration.
In the nearly seven decades of space exploration, approximatel
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
The SETI Institute, in collaboration with the Berkeley SETI Research Center and the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, has initiated a pioneering study using the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) in Western Australia. Led by Dr. Chenoa Tremblay of the SETI Institute and Prof. Steven Tingay of Curtin University, this research marks the first search for alien technology in galaxies b
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
Ensuring precise Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) orbit and clock data is vital for various critical applications. A new method that integrates data from regional ground stations with measurements from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites has been shown to significantly improve the accuracy of GNSS orbits, advancing precision from meters to centimeters. This development is particularly bene
Paris, France (SPX) Aug 26, 2024
On September 8, 2024, the first of four satellites from ESA's long-running Cluster mission will reenter Earth's atmosphere, descending over the South Pacific Ocean's Uninhabited Area. This event marks the conclusion of the 24-year mission, which has significantly advanced our understanding of Earth's magnetic environment. Although the remaining three satellites will no longer conduct scientific
Tokyo (AFP) Aug 26, 2024
Japan's space agency said on Monday it had ended its Moon lander operation after losing communication with the uncrewed spaceship last week.
The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), dubbed the "Moon Sniper" for its landing precision, touched down eight months ago - making Japan only the fifth nation to achieve a soft lunar landing.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) wr
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) has initiated deployment operations for its innovative solar sail. However, during the initial attempt to unfurl the sail, the process was paused when an onboard power monitor detected higher-than-expected motor currents. Despite this, communications, power, and attitude control for the spacecraft all remain normal. Mission managers are now focu
