How NASA finally got Artemis 1 rocket off the ramp and into space after previous false starts
In early November, scientists at Kennedy Space Center in Florida trundled Artemis 1 rocket back to the pad in anticipation of a November 14 launch, just as Tropical Storm Nicole – soon to elevate to hurricane strength – grew on the horizon. NASA considered moving the rocket into shelter again,...
NASA’s launch of Artemis 1 rocket is billed ‘test flight’ that pays way for future crewed missions
After years of delays and several false starts, the wait is finally over: NASA’s massive Space Launch System rocket and the Orion capsule lifted off at 1:48 am Eastern time, heading for a historic lunar flyby. Crowds of onlookers watched at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the thunder...
South African parliament sets December 6 for evaluation of President Ramapahosa’s corruption scandal
A long-awaited report on an alleged corruption scandal targeted at South African President Cyril Ramaphosa a month before a crucial deadline for his political future, will be examined on December 6, parliament announced on Thursday. An independent parliamentary committee was tasked in September with examining President Ramaphosa’s accountability in the...
NASA returns to the Moon with Artemis I rocket, over 50 years since the last Apollo 6 lunar tour
NASA’s huge new rocket blasted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 1.47 am ET on Wednesday, achieving a major milestone in the agency’s plans to send astronauts back to the Moon. “We rise together, back to the Moon and beyond,” said NASA launch commentator Derrol Nail as the...
World Cup: ‘Being Neymar’ is a global industry in its own right as it is with Messi, Mbappe or CR7
What does Brazil’s No.10 Neymar da Silva Santos expect in Qatar? Neymar’s answer is cautious. “The World Cup is full of surprises,” he says. “You get teams that unexpectedly get very far even in the competition even if many don’t believe in them. But I believe the favourites are Argentina,...
World’s best dribbler Neymar on why thinks Argentina, France and Germany are Brazil’s main rivals
With just three days to go until the World Cup begins, there is an increasing expectation that much of what happens will revolve around how Brazil, led by their flamboyant ringmaster, their number 10, perform. That shirt is the most iconic in football, and those who wear it carry the...
Ohio State University research says tomato consumption lowers heart disease, cancer and diabetes risks
Tomatoes are in the top 10 fruits and vegetables for containing levels of pesticide residue. Wash tomatoes before eating. The benefits of consuming different types of fruit and vegetable are impressive, and tomatoes are no different, according to a new study by the Ohio State University. As the proportion of...
New study says regular consumption of tomatoes kills bad bacteria in the gut, decongests throat
Rich in the antioxidant lycopene and other essential nutrients, tomatoes are known for their health benefits. But lesser understood are the implications tomato consumption has for gut health. In a new study, researchers examined the effects of a tomato-heavy diet on the gut microbiome using an animal model. Researchers fed...
