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Jan
05
Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra Mumbai reports a record 15,166 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra Mumbai reports a record 15,166 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (Deccan Herald) COVID-19 pandemic in Rajasthan India reports its first confirmed death related to the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in a 73-year-old man who died last week at a hospital in Udaipur, Rajasthan. (The Economic Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2022
Jan
08
Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic in Romania Romania reintroduces mandatory face mask wearing in outdoor and indoor public spaces; reduces the operating hours and capacity of b

COVID-19 pandemic in Romania Romania reintroduces mandatory face mask wearing in outdoor and indoor public spaces; reduces the operating hours and capacity of bars, restaurants, cinemas, gyms, and sporting events; and also reduces the quarantine period, amidst concern that the next wave of COVID-19 could overwhelm the health system. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 8, 2022
Jan
08
Technology / Science

Romania reintroduces mandatory face mask wearing in outdoor and indoor public spaces; reduces the operating hours and capacity of bars, restaurants, cinemas, gy

Romania reintroduces mandatory face mask wearing in outdoor and indoor public spaces; reduces the operating hours and capacity of bars, restaurants, cinemas, gyms, and sporting events; and also reduces the quarantine period, amidst concern that the next wave of COVID-19 could overwhelm the health system. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 8, 2022
Jan
16
Technology / Science

2022 Hunga Tonga eruption and tsunami Satellite imagery of Hunga Tonga shows that most of the volcanic island was destroyed by the eruption.

2022 Hunga Tonga eruption and tsunami Satellite imagery of Hunga Tonga shows that most of the volcanic island was destroyed by the eruption. (BBC News) The Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force send aircraft to assess the damage in Tonga as communications continue to be disrupted in the Pacific islands. (ABC News Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 16, 2022
Jan
24
Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Vaccine passports during the COVID-19 pandemic A COVID-19 vaccine pass that requires people over the age of 16 years to be fully va

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Vaccine passports during the COVID-19 pandemic A COVID-19 vaccine pass that requires people over the age of 16 years to be fully vaccinated or show proof of recovery in order to enter bars, restaurants, and other public spaces, and to use inter-regional transport takes effect in France. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2022
Jan
24
Technology / Science

The James Webb Space Telescope, a collaboration among NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency, successfully enters orbit at its target de

The James Webb Space Telescope, a collaboration among NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency, successfully enters orbit at its target destination, located near the Sun–Earth L2 Lagrange point about 1.5 million kilometers (930,000 mi) from Earth. (AFP via Manila Standard)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2022
Feb
26
Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports 112 deaths from COVID-19, a new single-day record.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports 112 deaths from COVID-19, a new single-day record. (AP) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates, Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic The United Arab Emirates removes the mandatory face masks mandate in outdoor spaces, making the use of them optional. (The National)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 26, 2022
Feb
26
Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports 112 deaths from COVID-19, a new single-day record.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports 112 deaths from COVID-19, a new single-day record. (AP) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates, Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic The United Arab Emirates removes the mandatory face masks mandate in outdoor spaces, making the use of them optional. (The National)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 26, 2022
Feb
28
Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Gujarat Gujarat will lift their COVID-19 restrictions on March 2.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Gujarat Gujarat will lift their COVID-19 restrictions on March 2. (New Indian Express) COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong A third team of medical health experts arrive in Hong Kong amid an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases. (Shanghai Daily) History of COVID-19 vaccine development Novavax says that it will pursue full approval for its COVID-19 vaccine during the second half of this year. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 28, 2022
Feb
28
Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Gujarat Gujarat will lift their COVID-19 restrictions on March 2.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Gujarat Gujarat will lift their COVID-19 restrictions on March 2. (New Indian Express) COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong A third team of medical health experts arrive in Hong Kong amid an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases. (Shanghai Daily)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 28, 2022
Mar
07
Technology / Science

The International Atomic Energy Agency confirms that the Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology in Kharkiv, which holds a neutron generator, has been destr

The International Atomic Energy Agency confirms that the Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology in Kharkiv, which holds a neutron generator, has been destroyed by Russian shelling. The IAEA says that no radiation release has been detected from the facility, which housed a "small inventory of radioactive material". (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 7, 2022
Mar
09
Technology / Science

Russia–United Kingdom relations The UK bans all Russian aircraft from landing in its territory and travelling in its airspace, impounding a Russian oligarch-own

Russia–United Kingdom relations The UK bans all Russian aircraft from landing in its territory and travelling in its airspace, impounding a Russian oligarch-owned private jet at Farnborough Airport. The UK also bans all exports of aviation and space industry-related goods and services. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 9, 2022
Mar
09
Technology / Science

The UK bans all Russian aircraft from landing in its territory and travelling in its airspace, impounding a Russian oligarch-owned private jet at Farnborough Ai

The UK bans all Russian aircraft from landing in its territory and travelling in its airspace, impounding a Russian oligarch-owned private jet at Farnborough Airport. The UK also bans all exports of aviation and space industry-related goods and services. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 9, 2022
Mar
10
Technology / Science

2022 Zagreb Tu-141 crash A Tupolev Tu-141 reconnaissance drone crashes on the outskirts of Zagreb, Croatia, triggering a loud blast and forming a large crater,

2022 Zagreb Tu-141 crash A Tupolev Tu-141 reconnaissance drone crashes on the outskirts of Zagreb, Croatia, triggering a loud blast and forming a large crater, but causing no injuries. The unmanned aircraft flew through Hungarian airspace before crashing in Croatia and is likely to have severely malfunctioned. The aircraft, which travelled 560km, went undetected by both countries' air defences. (The Guardian) (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 10, 2022
Mar
10
Technology / Science

A Tupolev Tu-141 reconnaissance drone crashes on the outskirts of Zagreb, Croatia, triggering a loud blast and forming a large crater, but causing no injuries.

A Tupolev Tu-141 reconnaissance drone crashes on the outskirts of Zagreb, Croatia, triggering a loud blast and forming a large crater, but causing no injuries. The unmanned aircraft flew through Hungarian airspace before crashing in Croatia and is likely to have severely malfunctioned. The aircraft, which travelled 560km, went undetected by both countries' air defences. (The Guardian) (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 10, 2022
Mar
11
Technology / Science

North Korea and weapons of mass destruction South Korea says that it has detected new activity at the closed Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site in North Hamgyong Prov

North Korea and weapons of mass destruction South Korea says that it has detected new activity at the closed Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site in North Hamgyong Province, North Korea, via satellite imagery, stating that the North appears to be restoring tunnels that were demolished in 2018 when the site was shut down. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2022
Mar
11
Technology / Science

South Korea says that it has detected new activity at the closed Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site in North Hamgyong Province, North Korea, via satellite imagery, st

South Korea says that it has detected new activity at the closed Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site in North Hamgyong Province, North Korea, via satellite imagery, stating that the North appears to be restoring tunnels that were demolished in 2018 when the site was shut down. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2022
Mar
13
Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China COVID-19 pandemic in Shanghai Shanghai restricts access and urges residents not to leave the city amid an increase in the nu

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China COVID-19 pandemic in Shanghai Shanghai restricts access and urges residents not to leave the city amid an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases. (Seven News Australia) Areas in the Jinshan and Minhang districts of Shanghai are elevated to medium-risk areas of COVID-19. (Shanghai Daily) Shenzhen enters a lockdown until March 20 after 66 cases of COVID-19 were reported in the city. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2022
Mar
13
Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic in Shanghai Shanghai restricts access and urges residents not to leave the city amid an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 pandemic in Shanghai Shanghai restricts access and urges residents not to leave the city amid an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases. (Seven News Australia) Areas in the Jinshan and Minhang districts of Shanghai are elevated to medium-risk areas of COVID-19. (Shanghai Daily)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2022
Mar
15
Technology / Science

Intel pledges €33 billion in investments in the European Union factories and research facilities, including €17 billion for building a chip-making plant in Magd

Intel pledges €33 billion in investments in the European Union factories and research facilities, including €17 billion for building a chip-making plant in Magdeburg, Germany and €12 billion for upgrading the Irish plant; the company promises €80 billion over the next decade for the EU. (ZDNet)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022
Mar
22
Technology / Science

Australia announces the creation of the Defence Space command, saying it is designed to counter Russia and Mainland China's ambitions in outer space.

Australia announces the creation of the Defence Space command, saying it is designed to counter Russia and Mainland China's ambitions in outer space. The new agency's servicemembers will come from the army, navy, air force, and will also include private contractors. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 22, 2022
Mar
27
Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China COVID-19 pandemic in Shanghai Shanghai imposes a lockdown in the Pudong area and

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China COVID-19 pandemic in Shanghai Shanghai imposes a lockdown in the Pudong area and other parts of the city. Additionally, areas near the Huangpu River will undergo four days of COVID-19 testing beginning tomorrow. (South China Morning Post) COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announces that Hong Kong will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations at home for elderly people in the coming weeks in order to increase the vaccination rate. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 27, 2022
Mar
27
Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China COVID-19 pandemic in Shanghai Shanghai imposes a lockdown in the Pudong area and other parts of th

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China COVID-19 pandemic in Shanghai Shanghai imposes a lockdown in the Pudong area and other parts of the city. Additionally, areas near the Huangpu River will undergo four days of COVID-19 testing beginning tomorrow. (South China Morning Post) COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announces that Hong Kong will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations at home for elderly people in the coming weeks in order to increase the vaccination rate. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 27, 2022
Mar
30
Technology / Science

The Hubble Space Telescope observes the most distant single star ever.

The Hubble Space Telescope observes the most distant single star ever. The star, named Earendel by astronomers, is 28 billion light-years away. It is the farthest detection of a star, dating back 900 million years after the Big Bang. This discovery surpasses Hubble's record from 2018, when it discovered a star that existed when the universe was roughly four billion years old. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 30, 2022
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