China Deploys Robot Dogs in Simulated Moon Conditions Ahead of Lunar Mission

Beijing: Chinese researchers are testing and training robotic dogs in preparation for future exploration beneath the moon’s surface, an area that is considered ideal for establishing human lunar bases, South China Morning Post reported. According to Emirates News Agency, a team from Peking University’s school of computer science has developed two specialised robotic dogs for … Read more

Death Toll from Indonesia School Collapse Rises to 37

Jakarta: The death toll from an Indonesian school collapse rose to 37 as officials continued to recover victims from the rubble. According to Emirates News Agency, part of the multi-storey building on Indonesia’s Java island suddenly collapsed on September 29 while students were gathered for afternoon prayers. ‘As of Sunday morning, the number of recovered … Read more

Researchers Develop Novel Molecular Sensor for Quick Influenza Detection

Wrzburg: Detect influenza viruses quickly and easily with chewing gum or a lollipop: researchers from Wrzburg, Braunschweig, and Cologne demonstrate with a new diagnostic tool how this works. Influenza is much more than just a nasty cold – it is one of the most dangerous infectious diseases worldwide, claiming around half a million lives every … Read more

Over 150,000 Evacuated as Typhoon Matmo Intensifies in Guangdong

Guangdong: South China’s Guangdong Province has escalated its emergency response to the maximum level as Typhoon Matmo intensifies. Cumulative evacuations have surpassed 150,000 to ensure public safety, as reported by Xinhua. According to Emirates News Agency, the storm reached maximum sustained wind speeds of 151 kph (94 mph) on Sunday morning, as stated by China’s … Read more

S. Korea’s Cybersecurity Watchdog Faces Workforce Shortage Amid Rising Cyber Threats

Seoul: South Korea’s cybersecurity watchdog is grappling with a workforce shortage as local businesses report an increasing number of cyber threats, a lawmaker has revealed. According to data provided by the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA), Rep. Kim Jang-kyom of the main opposition People Power Party disclosed that the agency received 1,887 reports of … Read more

Circular Economy Could Cut 231 Million Tonnes of CO2 from EU Industry Annually

Brussels: A new report from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) highlights the significant impact circular economy practices could have on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union’s heavy industries, such as plastics, steel, aluminium, cement, and concrete. Improved materials management, including reduction, reuse, and recovery measures, could help the EU industry decrease emissions by … Read more