Sci-tech
China successfully launches Long March-5 Y3
China plans to build the Long March 5 , or Changzheng 5, in a variety of configurations to achieve its ambitions in space. The occasion was China's 34th space launch of the year, the world's largest and seven more than the US in the same period. [Full Article...]
Pentagon Tells Military Personnel to Avoid Using At-Home DNA Kits
It warns that the kits are "largely unregulated" and that information collected by private companies could create a potential risk to military members. The DNA profile is determined after the consumer sends in a cheek swab or saliva sample. "We want to ensure all service members are aware of the risks of Direct to Consumer (DTC) genetic testing", he told The New York Times over email. [Full Article...]
Critically endangered black rhino is born on Christmas Eve at MI zoo
The little guy does not yet have a name, but he has been collecting fans since before he was born. The calf and mother are doing well and now bonding off the camera and will not be visible to the public until weather allows in the spring of 2020 according to the zoo staff. [Full Article...]
Japan debates releasing radioactive water
The proposal was made on December 23 to a body of experts. It is meant to solve the growing problem of a lack of space for the plant's operator - Tokyo Electric Power Co. About a million tonnes of contaminated water has built up since then and the tanks that hold it are nearly full. TEPCO and experts say the tanks get in the way of decommissioning work and that they need to free up the space to bu... [Full Article...]
Top photos from Falcons' Week 16 victory over the Jaguars
Jones finished the game with 166 receiving yards, while Devonta Freeman had both a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown. In the ensuing start, Michael Walker fumbled, and rookie running back Brian Hill fell over him for the Falcons on the Jaguars 25-yard line. [Full Article...]
Same-Sex Kiss Cut from 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' in Singapore and UAE
In America, the first version is rated PG-13, but in Singapore, with the intimate scene neglected, it holds the similar rating. When Infocomm Media Development Authority did not define what rating the film would have got if that intimate scene was added, 2018 gay teen rom-com, " Love Simon " was rated R1 (restricted to over 21) somewhat its PG-13 recording in America. [Full Article...]
Australian firefighters spend Christmas Day containing blazes; temperatures to soar
PM Morrison had earlier announced paid leave for volunteer firefighters during his tour to fire-affected areas across the country. Prime Minister Scott Morrison used a Christmas message to thank volunteers for their willingness to spend the day away from their families. [Full Article...]
SpaceX achieves key safety milestone for crewed flight with 10th parachute test
SpaceX redesigned parts of the system to prevent the same thing from happening again. If the parachutes are deployed correctly, then it is safe for the crew on-board. This test is for SpaceX's Crew Dragon commercial astronaut spacecraft , which is to be launched next year. SpaceX now is planning for its next big leap on January 11. [Full Article...]