Chinese scientists have bad news on having babies in space. But there is a silver lining
If the future of humanity lies in the vast expanse of space, could humans actually perpetuate the species…
On 5 March 1982, the Soviet Venera 14 lander reached the surface of Venus, ejected the protective cap from its camera lens, photographed the surrounding terrain — and then lowered its mechanical soil-testing arm directly onto the discarded lens cap, returning a clean measurement of the compressibility of Soviet plastic instead of Venusian rock.
The Soviet Union launched Venera 13 and Venera 14 in late 1981 with the objective of surviving long…
A cloud above the clouds: US, China race to make space a computing platform
In 1957, the Soviet Union kicked off the Cold War’s space race, shocking the world by sending Sputnik,…
China’s Labour Day box office underwhelms as consumer spending stays cautious
China’s Labour Day holiday box office has posted sluggish results despite a wave of new releases, as cautious…
France warns against risk of nuclear proliferation – POLITICO
Since the war in Ukraine started, Russia’s Vladimir Putin has made repeated nuclear threats, also updating the country’s…
Fading US dollar trust threatens world economy, ex-IMF official Zhu Min warns
Dwindling global trust in the US dollar is one of the most prominent risks facing a vulnerable world…
Scientists Report “High-Confidence Detections of Artificial Objects” on the Moon—Could They Solve a Cold War-era Mystery?
In 1966, the Soviet Union made history when its Luna 9 mission placed the first object built by…
‘Cold War’ Star Joanna Kulig on ‘Isola’ and Pawlikowski’s Next Film
It has been a while since the “Cold War” craze and its three Academy Award nominations, but its…
How did Chen-ning Yang miss out on a second Nobel Prize in physics?
Since the Nobel Prize began recognising exceptional achievements in science, literature and peace in 1901, only five scientists…
Why China may be banking on ‘institutional strength’ to implement next 5-year plan
China’s “institutional strength” will help the country tackle “major tests” over the course of the next five-year plan,…
US scientists find ‘critical gaps’ holding back Nasa moon plan as China races ahead
Scientists have found critical gaps in Nasa’s development of space life support systems that could prevent the United…
US scientists find ‘critical gaps’ holding back Nasa moon plan as China races ahead
Scientists have found critical gaps in Nasa’s development of space life support systems that could prevent the United…