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Mind-blowing footage of Mars landing: NASA releases first video from Perseverance rover

The space agency received a huge amount of data as the rover sent back thousands of images of a different world.

Feb 23, 2021

By Snow Digon

NASA

Why the US has the highest Covid-19 death toll

According to the Johns Hopkins University tally, another 1,297 virus-related deaths were reported on Monday in the United States.

Feb 23, 2021

By Catherine Triomphe

US in mourning over 500,000 Covid deaths, UK sees hope

Countries like the United States have contributed money for procurement to supply poor countries, but the WHO said funds are useless if no vaccines are available.

Feb 23, 2021

By Sebastian Smith

United Kingdom

Pubs, outdoor cafes set to reopen as UK eases lockdown

One in three adults in the UK has already received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Feb 22, 2021

By Christine Caparras

United Kingdom

Kroger health to launch iPhone-assisted COVID-19 rapid test kits

The at-home test consists of a swabbing kit and an iOS app, providing systematic guidelines on how to gather a nasal swab sample and then process it.

Feb 22, 2021

By Snow Digon

UK PM Boris Johnson eyes end to lockdown as vaccines reach one-third of adults

Britain is one of the countries hardest-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, with more than 120,000 deaths.

Feb 22, 2021

By Jitendra Joshi

United Kingdom

Australia starts vaccine rollout amid controversy

The vaccination campaign is beginning with imported doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine and a later phase will use locally manufactured AstraZeneca shots.

Feb 22, 2021

By AFP News

US nears 500,000 Covid deaths

The freezing weather and snow storms that hit the United States for over a week have slowed the nation's vaccine efforts, with some six million doses delayed.

Feb 22, 2021

By Jerome Cartillier

Touchdown: NASA's Perseverance rover ready to search for life on Mars

The US is also preparing for an eventual human mission to the planet sometime in the 2030s, though planning remains very preliminary.

Feb 19, 2021

By Issam Ahmed and Lucie Aubourg

NASA

Deadly winter storm blankets eastern US in snow

More than 30 storm-related deaths have been reported by US media since the cold weather arrived last week, many in traffic accidents.

Feb 19, 2021

By Peter Hutchison with Francois Picard in Houston

New York

How to watch the epic landing of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover

The space agency will provide the public with live coverage of the historic landing and a "first photo" will be shared after landing.

Feb 18, 2021

By Snow Digon

NASA

UK experts pinpoint animals most likely to cause next coronavirus outbreak

The study aims to promote thorough monitoring of animals that are likely to breed coronaviruses, and not to demonise them.

Feb 18, 2021

By Snow Digon

Artificial Intelligence

New Covid-19 cases down 16 percent last week: WHO

Some 145 economies participating in Covax are set to receive enough doses to immunise 3.3 percent of their collective population by mid-2021.

Feb 17, 2021

By Robin Millard

Ranch beside Area 51 up for sale: Property includes popular black mailbox

An anonymous man, later identified as Bob Lazar, said that he personally saw nine flying discs while working on alien technology at the secret base.

Feb 16, 2021

By Snow Digon

Scientists discover unidentified life forms in impossible conditions 900m below surface

When the scientists lowered the camera down the hole, they saw signs of sea life in a place which should have none.

Feb 16, 2021

By Snow Digon

When will kids get vaccinated for COVID-19?

The FDA and the CDC must accept the results of the clinical trials of the COVID-19 vaccine on children before their age group can be vaccinated.

Feb 16, 2021

By Snow Digon

UK PM cautious on lockdown easing as new hotel regime starts

Under the new rules, arrivals found to have given false information about being in one of the listed countries prior to travel could receive up to 10 years in prison.

Feb 16, 2021

By Joe Jackson, Callum Paton

United Kingdom

WHO backs AstraZeneca jab in boost for poor countries

Governments are pinning their hopes on vaccines to end a pandemic that has killed more than 2.4 million people, but some rollouts are continuing to attract controversy.

Feb 16, 2021

By Robin Millard, with AFP bureaus

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover to land this week

The entry, descent, and landing may only take seven minutes but it is by far, considered as the most dangerous part of the whole mission.

Feb 15, 2021

By Snow Digon

NASA

UK's virus jabs pass 15 mn, as New Zealand orders city lockdown

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen last week admitted that mistakes had been made in procuring vaccines on behalf of all 27 member states.

Feb 15, 2021

By Joe Jackson in London and AFP bureaus

United Kingdom European Union

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