SpaceX propels cargo to space station, lands rocket
by Kerry SHERIDAN MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- A SpaceX rocket blasted off Monday toward the International Space Station, carrying…
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New social media tools empower citizen journalism
by Rob Lever WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- It may be inside a protest rally, or in front of a…
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For the first time, scientists to sequence genes in space
Given her background in researching some of the deadliest pathogens on Earth, including Ebola, colleagues of newly arrived astronaut Kate…
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Japan’s Nissan Motors unveils new self driving car
Japanese auto manufacturer Nissan Motor Co unveiled to the media on Tuesday, July 12 its new self driving technology 'Propilot,'…
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Solar plane lands in Egypt in penultimate stop of world tour
CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) -- The Solar Impulse 2 landed in Cairo on Wednesday for the penultimate stop in the solar-powered…
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Russian hot air balloon adventurer launches round-the-world attempt
NORTHAM, Australia (Reuters) -- Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov lifted off from Northam in Western Australia on Tuesday (July 12) in…
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NASA’s Juno spacecraft sends first in-orbit view of Jupiter
REUTERS -- NASA'S Juno spacecraft sent its first in-orbit view of Jupiter after it capped a five-year journey to the…
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Japanese tech-firm Dena showcased its first self-driving bus in downtown Tokyo
TOKYO, Japan -- The EZ10 robot shuttle runs entirely on electricity and can be ridden by up to 12 people.…
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Vanishing message app Snapchat lets Memories linger
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Vanishing message app Snapchat on Wednesday began giving users the option of storing images…
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Three astronauts blast off for ISS in upgraded Soyuz craft
by Vasily MAXIMOV BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan (AFP) -- Three astronauts blasted off into the early morning sky in an upgraded Soyuz…
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