Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum Opens Galleries to Public On Tuesday, Egypt opened several galleries of its long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to the public. However, the much-anticipated exhibits, including the famous King Tutankhamun collection and the solar boats buried by the Pyramid of Khufu, are yet to be revealed. The full inauguration of the museum has faced multiple delays but is expected to attract global attention. A Project Decades in the Making The Grand Egyptian Museum has been under construction for over 20 years and was initially planned to open in 2012. However, political upheavals and cost overruns repeatedly delayed…
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Stellantis Denies Merger Talks with Renault Stellantis is not planning any mergers or acquisitions, despite rumours of a potential tie-up with French competitor Renault. John Elkann, chairman of the French-Italian automaker, dismissed the speculation during an interview with AFP at the Paris Car Show. He emphasised that Stellantis is concentrating on its business operations and not on “distractions” like consolidation. Elkann, who is also the largest shareholder through the Agnelli family’s investment firm EXOR, stated, “We, as Stellantis, consider that we have a competitive size.” This remark counters recent reports suggesting possible merger talks with Renault, which were denied earlier…
Space Agencies Gather in Milan Amid Growing Geopolitical Rivalry This week, the world’s space agencies are meeting in Milan as geopolitical tensions drive a new race in Earth’s orbit and on the Moon. Private companies, led by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, are playing a significant role in this renewed space competition. The International Astronautical Congress (IAC), an annual event since 1950, brings together scientists, engineers, and political leaders from spacefaring nations. Even in times of geopolitical strain, the congress remains a platform for discussions about cooperation. This year, however, Russia’s Roscosmos will be notably absent, reflecting the isolation that followed Moscow’s…
UAW President Warns of Job Losses if Trump Wins Election United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain cautioned that hundreds of thousands of US jobs could be jeopardised if former President Donald Trump wins the November 5 election and follows through on his pledge to withdraw investments in electric vehicles (EVs). Fain made this statement on Thursday, criticising Trump’s position and highlighting the potential impact on jobs across the US. He noted that such a move would affect not only auto factories but also the wider supply chain, putting many American jobs in jeopardy. Political Dispute Over EV Investments Democrats…
U.S. Scientists Win 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for microRNA Discovery American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering microRNA and its role in regulating gene expression. Their research revealed how cells with identical genetic codes develop into specialized types, such as muscle and nerve cells. Understanding Cell Specialization Ambros and Ruvkun showed that tiny RNA molecules, called microRNAs, function as a communication network within cells, controlling gene expression. Their findings explain how different cell types can form and operate uniquely in the same organism. The Nobel Assembly emphasized that this research…
FAA Could Approve SpaceX’s Starship 5 Launch License This Month The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may grant SpaceX a license for its Starship 5 launch as early as this month, according to a source who spoke to Reuters on Tuesday. This comes after the FAA previously stated it would not make a decision until late November. Potential October Launch SpaceX announced on social media on Monday that the fifth flight test of Starship could happen as soon as October 13, pending regulatory approval. However, the FAA reiterated on Tuesday that it is still reviewing the proposed mission and will make…
SpaceX Falcon 9 Cleared for Hera Mission Launch by FAA The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given SpaceX the green light to resume launches with its Falcon 9 rocket. This decision allows SpaceX to proceed with the scheduled launch of the European Space Agency’s Hera spacecraft from Florida on Monday. FAA Grants Approval for Falcon 9 Launch The FAA stated on Sunday that the Falcon 9 is “authorized to return to flight” specifically for the Hera mission. The launch is planned for 10:52 a.m. ET (1452 GMT) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The approval follows a recent review…
Vulcan Rocket Completes Second Mission, Moving Closer to Certification for Pentagon Missions United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, successfully launched its Vulcan rocket on its second mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This successful launch is a crucial step in the rocket’s certification process, allowing it to carry out missions for the US Space Force. Meeting Certification Requirements Vulcan, which aims to replace ULA’s Atlas V rocket and compete with SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9, made its debut launch earlier this year in January. The US Space Force, a key customer for…
Tesla Increases Market Share in Sweden Despite Ongoing Labour Dispute Tesla has managed to expand its market share in Sweden despite an ongoing labour dispute that has lasted nearly a year. The US automaker sold 16,478 vehicles in the first nine months of 2024, representing a 1% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This growth boosted Tesla’s overall market share in Sweden to 8.5% this year, up from 7.8% last year, according to data from Mobility Sweden. Labour Conflict and Union Actions Tesla has been at the centre of a labour conflict in Sweden since October 2023, due…
SpaceX fined for Violating Launch Rules Amid Safety Concerns SpaceX fined a $633,000 penalty for violating US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules during two 2023 launches. The FAA’s Administrator, Mike Whitaker, defended the fine at a recent US House hearing, emphasising that SpaceX must maintain the “highest level of safety.” Whitaker stressed that SpaceX, now 20 years old, needs to adopt key safety protocols, including a safety management system (SMS) and a whistleblower programme. SpaceX Disputes Violations SpaceX strongly denied Whitaker’s claims, asserting that it is “the safest, most reliable launch provider in the world” and remains committed to safety.…