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The name is rather apt given the Chinese word for the red planet is Huoxing (which means “the planet of fire”), but it is also a composite of two other Chinese words, Zhu (meaning “wish”) and Rong (meaning “integration and cooperation”). According to Wu Yanhua, deputy director of the CNSA, …

The results of second-phase trials of the vaccine, known as R21 / Matrix-M and developed by the University of Oxford in cooperation with pharmaceutical giant Novax, were published in Preprints with The Lancet earlier this week. The researchers claim that the immunization has proven effective in a trial that involved …

Calling someone a first-level thinker might sound initially like a compliment. However, “first level” is not “first rate” or “first place.” You’ll find various phrasings and competing intellects taking credit for the label, but we turn to American investor and writer Howard Marks for an introductory definition: “First-level thinking focuses …

Footage beamed back to the agency from a satellite orbiting the Red Planet showed the helicopter briefly rising above the surface of Mars at around an altitude of three meters, before landing safely near the Perseverance Mars Rover. The historic moment was met with cheers and applause from the agency’s …

Russia’s Institute of Experimental Medicine is now reportedly carrying out trials of the world’s first coronavirus vaccine that can be drunk from a bottle. Given the number of syringes and the time healthcare professionals need to give injections, it is hoped that the formula could speed up the process of …

Tensions have been running particularly high between the two NATO members since last August, when Ankara sent a research vessel into disputed waters in the Eastern Mediterranean, believed to be rich with natural resources. The move saw both countries escalate and mobilize military vessels and planes. Ankara eventually recalled its …

“Production of Sputnik V vaccine was successfully launched in Serbia,” Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) announced on Tuesday, confirming that it was “the first European country to start producing the Russian vaccine” – outside of Russia itself, that is. The RDIF, which bankrolled the development …

Despite earning a 3-1 away win that kept them four points clear of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus in second place, AC Milan had a flashpoint to forget on the hour mark against Genoa, as their 39-year-old top scorer received a straight red card for the dissent. Ibrahimovic’s week has worsened after allegations in the Italian …

Kazan is the capital of Tatarstan, a Muslim-majority republic around 800km east of Moscow. The region is known for its rich cultural history, combining Russian traditions with Tatar heritage. Speaking to local news station Tatarstan 24, Leysan Dauletova revealed that she discovered a gap in the market while feeling uncomfortable …

The Republican-controlled House and Senate in the state approved the measure despite objections from the governor and activists. The measure bans doctors from providing surgery, hormonal treatment, or puberty blockers to transgender youths if they are below 18 years of age.  The override was pushed through with a 72-25 vote …