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The realm of commercial spaceflight is brimming with scientific and ethical challenges. In the latest episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, biomedical ethicist Vasiliki Rahimzadeh from Baylor College of Medicine emphasizes the need for stringent ethical guidelines in human-based space research.

In the heart of Brazil’s Pantanal, the largest tropical wetland in the world, a grave environmental crisis is unfolding. Recent reports indicate that a series of intense fires, fueled by unusually dry and hot conditions, have ravaged close to 770,000

In a concerning development, Yellowstone National Park officials have confirmed the first case of a rare and fatal ailment, often termed ‘zombie’ deer disease, within the park’s boundaries. The disease, scientifically known as chronic wasting disease (CWD), was identified in an adult

In a sudden and alarming event, the southern region of the Philippines was struck by a devastating magnitude-7.2 earthquake. The seismic activity, originating west of Sarangani in Davao Occidental province, triggered widespread evacuations and inflicted significant damage to infrastructure. The Philippine

Halloween, a beloved tradition, is casting a growing shadow on our environment. From plastic-filled landfills to threats to wildlife, the holiday’s ecological impact is becoming impossible to ignore. As the festive ghouls and witches come out to play, so do piles of

One week since South Korea reported its maiden outbreak of the lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle, confirmed cases have surged to 38, signaling a significant challenge for the nation’s agriculture sector. The alarming rise in LSD cases comes just seven days

In a key diplomatic engagement, the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, convened to fortify their nations’ long-standing relations and to collaborate on pressing global issues. Held at Abu

In a significant show of diplomatic and economic cooperation, Riyadh became the backdrop for the collaborative summit between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). At the helm of the UAE’s representation was none other than President Sheikh

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan engaged in a productive meeting with Pham Minh Chinh, the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, on the sidelines of the highly anticipated joint summit between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of Southeast

On May 4, 2022, a groundbreaking discovery was made when NASA’s InSight lander recorded the most potent marsquake to date. While the 4.7 magnitude quake might seem moderate by Earth’s standards, it is a significant event for Mars.