Fri, November 29, 2024

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Meet 'Blackbird': A flying taxi that spins and moves in any direction thanks to new propulsion system

CycloTech's all-electric flying vehicle is capable of controlled descents even in stormy weather with motors similar to those used for tug boats.

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Sci-tech Popularization Law to Be Revised

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Young International Scientists Say Tech Cooperation Creates Strong Bond

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DOST 2024 NSTW highlights opportunities in green economy in CDO

LOCALS of Cagayan de Oro City and its nearby municipalities and provinces are in for an exciting week as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) brings its latest innovations at the 2024 National Science,

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American University in Dubai launches Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

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Defence and Sustainability: Pioneering a Green IT Revolution

Guest blog by Andrew Grigg, Head of Sustainability Consulting and Dr Kevin Macnish, Head of Ethics and Sustainability Consulting at Sopra Steria #DefTechWeek

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Skip Canada! 10 Places To Study Abroad

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Pollution in Delhi-NCR among topics to be examined by parliamentary panel

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Lunar research station a cradle for international space talents

HANGZHOU -- The International Lunar Research Station, initiated by China and involving multiple countries, is not only a hub for engineers and a laboratory for scientists, but also a cradle for international deep space talents, said a representative of a regional center for space science and technology education affiliated to the UN.

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Roku rivals the Amazon Fire TV Stick with a cheaper way to stream television

If you want a discounted streaming stick or smart TV you might be wise to look further than a Fire TV Stick this Black Friday

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327 students graduate from University of Fiji

A total of 327 students celebrated the rewards of their hard work as they graduated this morning from The University of Fiji's Saweni Campus in Lautok

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China makes breakthrough in xenotransplantation with gene-edited pig kidney surviving 184 days in macaque

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UFO sighting over Capitol Hill? Viral UFO lights snap sparks debate after Congress hearings on potential alien spacecraft

A photo taken by Dennis Diggins of alleged UFO lights over Capitol Hill has sparked online debates. Experts attribute the lights to lens flares, not e

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Promise and Contradictions Emerge From Celebration of Cuba's Latin American School of Medicine

The Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM for its Spanish language initials) is a masterpiece of Cuba's remarkable healthcare system. A conference of

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Taiwan's science minister says the U.S. is the world leader in chip fabrication

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Wed, November 27, 2024

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Senior citizens learn internet basics; Florence Schools partner to get healthier

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European Parliament confirms culture and technology commissioners

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Great wall of Taklamakan: China surrounds its largest desert with giant green belt

Just completed multi-decade project in Xinjiang region is intended to help prevent desertification and boost local economies.

The article from the South China Morning Post discusses China's ambitious project to surround the Taklamakan Desert, the country's largest desert, with a massive green belt. This initiative, part of a broader effort to combat desertification, involves planting trees and shrubs to create a barrier that will help prevent the expansion of the desert, reduce sandstorms, and improve the ecological environment. The project, which spans over 1,000 kilometers, not only aims at environmental protection but also at economic benefits by potentially increasing agricultural productivity and tourism. The Great Wall of Trees, as it's sometimes called, is a testament to China's commitment to ecological restoration, with significant investments in technology and manpower to ensure its success. However, the article also notes challenges such as the harsh desert conditions, the need for continuous maintenance, and the debate over the long-term effectiveness of such large-scale afforestation projects.

Read the Full scmp.com Article at https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3288549/great-wall-taklamakan-china-surrounds-its-largest-desert-giant-green-belt