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Why SpaceX's launch for NASA is such a big deal for Elon Musk's rocket company and the US as a whole, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - If SpaceX successfully launches NASA astronauts to the space station, it will open a new era of commercial human spaceflight.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
SpaceX's first crewed mission to the ISS is scrubbed for today
The first attempt at launching US astronauts into space from American soil was delayed by weather conditions on Wednesday. NASA will take another shot Saturday.
SpaceX-NASA Crewed Mission Postponed over Bad Weather
(AP) Bad weather postpones first launch of NASA astronauts from Florida in nine years. Next attempt is Saturday.
Why SpaceX’s launch for NASA is such a big deal for Elon Musk’s rocket company and the US as a whole
The last time the United States launched humans into space from American soil was in 2011, when the last space shuttle made its final voyage into orbit.
Doug Liman set to write and direct Tom Cruise’s crazy ambitious space movie
It appears that Doug Liman has been the person chosen to write and direct Tom Cruise's ambitious outer space movie project.
IISc offers advanced certificate programme in digital healthcare online
Admissions to this course will start in July 2020. Application process has begun already to enrol the first cohort of 50 candidates. Interested can apply at - iisc.talentsprint.com.
ISS commander hails today's SpaceX launch as 'step towards the future'
SpaceX will become the first private company to send astronauts into space
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts
While Jha exuded confidence that a vaccine will be available in a year's time, Prof Giesecke said India should practice a lockdown that is as 'soft' as possible, as a severe lockdown will ruin its economy very quickly.
Chinese students from Mysuru to fly back to their homeland
University of Mysore to hold examination for the 90-plus students pursuing MS courses in June to facilitate their emigration in special flights
Doug Liman to direct Tom Cruise film shot in space
May 27 (UPI) -- Doug Liman will direct Tom Cruise in the first narrative feature film to be shot in space.
IH advice on school safety
Students haven't physically been in classrooms since spring break, but now the B.C. Restart Plan is in motion, in-class learning will resume next week.
Level Ex upgrades surgery games to virtually train doctors to treat COVID-19
Level Ex, the maker of surgery games popular with medical professionals, has released new levels that virtually train doctors to treat COVID-19.
What is SpaceX as today's launch makes history?
SpaceX is set to make history tonight.
Covid-19 Here to Stay Till 2021, Aggressive Testing Needed to Curb Its Spread: Health Experts
Global health experts on Wednesday said novel coronavirus is here to stay for more than a year and called for aggressive testing to prevent its spread. In
SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts tonight is 'a new era in spaceflight'
NASA and SpaceX have teamed up for the Demo-2 blast-off which will send two astronauts to the International Space Station in the Crew Dragon capsule atop the Falcon 9 rocket
Covid-19 to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed: Health experts
In an interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, health experts Professor Ashish Jha and Professor Johan Giesecke talked about the Covid-19 pandemic
Bihar Board class 10th result: Farmer’s son from Rohtas village tops matric exam, aspires to get into IIT
Himanshu scored 96.20 per cent and said the key to cracking any exam is consistency. He said that most students start preparing for exams only in the last few months. He suggested students to be consistent in efforts to be clear about concepts.
Carol Vorderman sizzles in rare bikini snap after blasting her necklace to space
Former Countdown star Carol delighted her admirers with a throwback photograph of herself sporting the skimpy number
Watch SpaceX Launch NASA Astronauts to Space Live Right Here
The day has finally arrived. Today, NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon and fly to the International Space Station. You can watch this historic launch live right here.
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
SpaceX launch livestream: Watch history in the making
Nasa and SpaceX are preparing for the first manned launch to take off from American soil since 2011. Watch the livestream here.
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
Students can give board exams in states they are stuck amid lockdown: Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'
Students appearing for the pending CBSE Class 10 & 12 examinations can do so from their current place of residence, instead of traveling back to their boarding schools several hundreds of kilometers
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
NASA chief ‘all in’ for Tom Cruise to film on International Space Station
The International Space Station could become the set of Tom Cruise's next high-flying flick.
The 2 astronauts flying SpaceX’s new Crew Dragon spaceship explain what it’s like to operate it
Nearly a decade ago, the space shuttle Atlantis landed in Cape Canaveral, Florida, for the last time. Not a single American rocket-and-spaceship system has launched into space since.
Elon Musk: Space entrepreneur’s race to Mars
Where did Musk’s obsession with Mars come from and how are current plans progressing?
The 2 astronauts flying SpaceX's new Crew Dragon spaceship explain what it's like to operate it, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday at 4:33 p.m.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Elon Musk: Space entrepreneur’s race to Mars
Where did Musk’s obsession with Mars come from and how are current plans progressing?
The 2 astronauts flying SpaceX's new Crew Dragon spaceship explain what it's like to operate it
The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday at 4:33 p.m.
No Deadly Space Collision! The U.K. Pays Experts $1M to Clean Space From Debris
Can you clean the outer space from all the debris surrounding it? If yes, the United Kingdom space agency pays you over $1 million to make this happen and turn space into debris-free!
Of course billionaires like Elon Musk love outer space. The Earth is too small for their egos
This week, Musk’s SpaceX will launch the first US astronauts into space in nine years. We’re meant to be inspired, but back on the ground the workers are struggling
French consortium steps up plans for saliva-based COVID-19 screening test
PARIS (Reuters) - A French consortium said on Wednesday that it was stepping up its previously announced plans for a saliva-based screening test to detect COVID-19, by joining up with medical laboratory and diagnostics group INOVIE.
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, warn health experts
Harvard health expert Ashish Jha said coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021.The expert also called for the need for aggressive testing strategy for high-risk areas
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts
Global health experts on Wednesday said novel coronavirus is here to stay for more than a year and called for aggressive testing to prevent its spread.
Tick Saliva Proteins Created by Scientists for the First Time
For the first time ever, scientists have recreated the anti-inflammatory protein found in tick saliva. This will open up options in therapeutic treatments.
Tipsy sludge worms simulate active polymers
Worms’ viscosity is controlled using temperature and alcohol
Tom Cruise in space
NASA is rolling out the International Space Station’s red carpet for Tom Cruise to make a movie in orbit.
NASA, SpaceX postpone historic launch due to weather, reschedule for Saturday
NASA and SpaceX have postponed their historic launch due to inclement weather in Florida. It will now take place on Saturday, weather permitting.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX set to launch its manned space mission; check when, where to watch it live and other details
The Demo-2 mission is the latest mission to be certified by NASA for operational crew missions to and from the International Space Station on SpaceX's human spaceflight system-- Dragon.
HSE exams resume with strict COVID-19 protocol
3,39,951 of 3,44,409 registered students turn up
SpaceX-Nasa to launch new era in space with private human spaceflight mission, take-off tonight
For the first time in history, a private company will attempt transporting humans to space. US aerospace company SpaceX will launching two Nasa astronauts into space. Take-off is scheduled to take place a few minutes after 2am Thursday, Indian time
KVs readying to start online classes
While videos will be uploaded for primary kids, interactive sessions will be held for senior students
48,000 students sign up for Leaving Certificate calculated grades system
Registration for the system closes at 10pm on Thursday
Urvashi Rautela To Learn Acting Technicalities By Natalie Portman Through An Online Master Class
Actress Urvashi Rautela has been attending an online master class by Hollywood star Natalie Portman."This pandemic has taught me to explore more about myself and now I have been taking an online m
Coronavirus | France to stop use of hydroxychloroquinefor COVID-19 treatment
Belgium’s medicine agency warned against using the drug to treat the virus any more except within ongoing clinical registered trials.
Bob and Doug, the best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission
Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the astronauts set to launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, are both former military pilots, both recruited by NASA in 2000, and both married to fellow astronauts.
OALLERY Is Selling a Series of Rare Futura Artworks
Unseen pieces from the Futura Laboratories x HUMAN MADE 2019 collaboration.
SpaceX and NASA will broadcast live radio chatter from the astronauts on Wednesday’s historic launch. Here’s how to listen.
SpaceX is preparing for its first crewed launch ever: Its Crew Dragon spaceship is scheduled to carry two NASA astronauts into orbit on Wednesday, starting at 4:33 p.m. ET.
Tom Cruise and Elon Musk’s SpaceX Are On a Mission: To Shoot a Movie in Outer Space
Tom Cruise, Elon Musk’s SpaceX and NASA are reportedly working on an action movie to be shot in space.
‘Poor internet, no study material’: Survey finds DU open-book exam is not feasible for many
The university has been closed since mid-March, and earlier this month, the administration announced its proposal to conduct OBEs for its final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in July.
Researchers to study the ability of optical radiation to disinfect surfaces
Now and in the months to come, hospitals and commercial buildings will be tasked with sanitizing large indoor environments to prevent the transmission of viruses like SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19.
Stunning iOS 14 Concept Imagines Widgets on Home Screen and Why We Need Them
Check out this stunning new iOS 14 concept, showcasing widgets on home screen with easier controls and functions. Check out the video.
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK'
NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.
Watch SpaceX rocket launch LIVE stream as astronauts are launched into space
How you can watch a live stream of the rocket launch which is expected to take place just after 9.30pm
New Era of Spaceflight: Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, First Austronauts from US since 2011
A new era of human spaceflight is set to begin as American astronauts once again launch on an American rocket from American soil to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will fly on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, lifting off on a Falcon 9 rocket at 4:33 p.
China's next-generation LDV T60 teased in leaked images
Concept car rendering is believed to be a clue to the design theme for the next generation LDV T60 ute.
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK'
NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts’ kids, ‘we’ve done everything we can to make sure your dads come back ok’ ahead of the SpaceX launch
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk seemed to get emotional on Wednesday when discussing the astronauts his company is about to launch into space.
NIT, Raipur, to hold online exam for final year students
Amid the Covid-19 induced lockdown, the National Institute of Technology, Raipur, is preparing to hold its examination online for final year students. The NIT Raipur Senate has decided to hold the examination in digital format. Accordingly, the final year students can take the examination through
What We Are Reading Today: A Course in Microeconomic Theory
Author: David M. Kreps David M. Kreps has developed a text in microeconomics that is both challenging and “user-friendly.” The work is designed for the first-year graduate microeconomic theory course and is accessible to advanced undergraduates as well.
New linguistic findings on the prevalence of 'LOL'
A new study involving a scientific analysis of the prevalence of 'LOL' in students' text messages demonstrates important potential applications for classroom learning.
GP's notes could provide vital clues to help manage COVID-19 crisis
GP's notes currently unavailable to medical researchers could provide clues to help manage major health crises - like COVID-19.
No SpaceX T-shirts for tourists at Cape Canaveral
NASA begged tourists to watch the SpaceX launch online, but space fans are still showing up in Florida. It would have been pretty good news for Brenda Mulberry -- if she'd had some SpaceX T-shirts to sell them.
A milestone in human genetics highlights diversity gaps
Landmark study identifies the genes that it seems people can and cannot live without and highlights ongoing challenges in making data sets more representative of the world’s population.
Tuning the surface gives variations to metal foils
Researchers reported how to give variations to single crystalline metal foils. Via the oxidation-led annealing plus seeded growth strategy, they obtained over 30 types of copper foils the size of A4 paper, which is roughly the same size as US legal paper.
Musk's SpaceX set for debut astronaut mission, renewing NASA's crewed launch program
Ending the US space agency's nine-year hiatus in human spaceflight.
Rain Scrubs Space X Launch of First Crewed Mission to Intl Space Station, First Time US Astronauts Launch Into Orbit from American Soil Since 2011
If successful on Saturday, it will be the first time since the last flight of the Space Shuttle in 2011, that US astronauts will go into orbit from American soil.
SpaceX delays first US manned mission to space since 2011
SpaceX delays first US manned mission to space since 2011
Covid19: Huawei ICT Academy hosts online training for students
Huawei Technologies has not relented on its efforts to ensure Nigerian students registered under its Authorized Information and Network Academy are trained in core ICT skills in the face of the Covid19 pandemic. The company moved its classes online, engaging hundreds of students across the country on their computer screens from the comfort of their […]
NASA, SpaceX postpone historic launch due to weather, reschedule for Saturday
NASA and SpaceX have postponed their historic launch due to inclement weather in Florida. It will now take place on Saturday, weather permitting.
‘We’ll let you know how it works out’: SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spaceship toilet is a secret that apparently no one can or wants to talk about
Ever since the first US astronaut visited space, 59 years ago, NASA has struggled to find clean, comfortable ways to get people restroom facilities in space.
Microsoft's new project management tool, Outlook Spaces, now in beta
Outlook Spaces, also known as Project Moca, is available in beta. The project management tool allows you to bring content together from around the web into organized plans.
Commercial crew astronauts accept risks of test flight
The Crew Dragon astronauts say they understand and accept the risks of a new spacecraft, which they believe can’t be boiled down to a single number.
Students Warned Not To Sign Up For College Accommodation Until They Get Clarity On Lectures
Students are being warned not to hand over deposits for college accommodation until they know if they need it.
Finnish study proposes a model to predict cryptocurrency defaults
University of Vaasa researchers propose a model that is capable of explaining 87 percent of cryptocurrency bankruptcies after only one month of trading. It could potentially serve as a screening tool for investors keen to boost overall performance of cryptocurrency investment portfolios by avoiding investing in unreliable cryptocurrencies.
Study finds large disparities in use of medications for opioid use disorder in pregnancy
Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any medication to treat their opioid use disorder during pregnancy than their white non-Hispanic counterparts, Mass General researchers have found.
A potential explanation for urban smog
The effect of nitric acid on aerosol particles in the atmosphere may offer an explanation for the smog seen engulfing cities on frosty days.
Caveolin binding motif in Na/K-ATPase required for stem cell differentiation in animals
New findings reveal the importance of the Na/K-ATPase protein in stem cell differentiation and organogenesis, in a study led by scientists at Marshall University that involves the scaffolding function of the Na/K-ATPase.
Concept of Transferrable College Credits
Education News: Isha is a bright student in first year B.Sc. at the Dehradun University. Her father is in a bank and gets transferred to Mumbai. Isha wants to reloca
Higher Education Ministry: All university lectures to be online-only until end 2020, with a few exceptions
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) today said that all university lectures must be conducted purely online, with no face-to-face lessons allowed, until December 31. In a statement today, the ministry said that exceptions are, however, given to five academic categories...