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Chile Observatory Launches World’s Largest Sky Survey with Hungarian Involvement
XpatLoop
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Hungarian astronomers will participate in research with the largest astronomical telescope in the world, at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, which is set to open at the end of this year, the HUN-REN Research Centre For Astronomy and Earth...
Czechs funniest nation in the world, scientific study finds
Radio Prague International
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July 3, 2025
In a ranking spanning 30 countries, Czechia edged Portugal and Ireland to claim the top spot. According to the study, “Czechs excel at self-defeating humour and also rank highly for aggressive humour, a potent mix of self-deprecation, razor-sharp...
Science AFP James Webb telescope discovers its first exoplanet
Yahoo News
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The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered its first exoplanet, astronomers said Wednesday, capturing rare direct images of the relatively small world in the Earth's galactic backyard. The telescope, which can see farther into the universe than...
Seedscapes at Wakehurst: art, science, and the story of seeds
Sussex World
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July 3, 2025
This summer, Wakehurst, Kew’s Royal Botanic Garden in Sussex, presents Seedscapes, an immersive arts programme inspired by the extraordinary science of seeds and the world-leading research happening every day at the Millennium Seed Bank, now in...
Latin American governments use new technology to fight organized crime
United Press International (UPI)
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July 3 (UPI) -- This is part of an occasional series on organized crime in Latin America. Using new and improved technology should support efforts to combat the sharp rise in crime and drug trafficking across Latin America, representatives from...
Concha Y Toro positions Chile as a major global wine tourism player with new Centro del Vino
The Drinks Business
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July 3, 2025
Concha y Toro has unveiled its new Centro del Vino in Maipo as it looks to establish Chile as a major player on the global wine stage. The state-of-the-art Centro del Vino has been designed to bring Chile’s rich cultural, artistic, and vineous...
Science Deseret News World’s largest digital camera captures stunning photos of the universe
Yahoo News
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Pictures of the universe taken by the largest digital camera ever built were released on Monday. The shots include colorful nebulas, stars and galaxies. The camera is a part of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, located on a mountaintop in the Chilean...
Tide turners: How startups can shape Europe’s tech future and geoeconomic strategy
European Council on Foreign Relations
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July 3, 2025
From 2008 to 2021, nearly a third of Europe’s unicorns—startups valued over $1bn—relocated abroad, mostly to the United States. In 2024, startups raising $15–100m attracted $51.5bn in the US, but only $22.5bn in Europe—a 129% gap. For rounds over...
COVID data revolutionized disease projection models. Northeastern researchers explain what’s next
Northeastern Global News - Massachusetts
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July 2, 2025
Data from COVID outbreaks leads to new understanding of how human behavior influences disease transmission and progression models. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University Scientists sometimes compare predicting the course of epidemics to...
'There Is No Revolution Without Blood' – Ex-Minister Amaechi Claims Nigerians Are Too Docile, Cites Examples Of Bangladesh, Peru, Chile
Sahara Reporters
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Rotimi Amaechi, the former Nigerian Minister of Transportation, has revealed that the only way to stop President Bola Tinubu from returning to power in 2027 is for Nigerians to take their fate in their own hands. Speaking on Thursday at the public...
US teen influencer attempts solo flying to 7 continents to raise $1 million for cancer research, detained in Antarctica
The Indian Express
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July 3, 2025
Ethan Guo, 19, a social media influencer and pilot from the United States, was recently detained in Chile after allegedly landing in Antarctica without any official approval. Guo is currently attempting a solo mission to fly across all seven...
Science The Providence Journal Millions of galaxies, nebulas and more revealed in first photos from Rubin Observatory
Yahoo News
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We now have a view of space that we've never had before. This week, the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory captured stunning images that revealed how vast space actually is. “The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory demonstrates that the United States...
Chile's Vera Rubin Observatory releases stunning first shots
Deutsche Welle
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The Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile has released the first images of scenes within our Milky Way as well as of remote galaxies, showing distant objects with unprecedented clarity. The US-funded observatory, located on the summit of Cerro Pachon in...
Foreign Ministry Hosts First Political Consultations with Republic of Chile in 15 Years
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria hosted the first political consultations with the Republic of Chile in 15 years, the ministry announced Wednesday. The Chilean delegation was received and welcomed by Deputy Foreign Minister Nikolay...
How to engineer a ‘swift and silent’ rescue of a container line
Riviera
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July 3, 2025
The sixth of June was another banner day in the renaissance of Pacific International Lines (PIL). The Singapore-based liner company launched the 8,200-TEU dual-fuel container ship, Kota Ocean, at PSA Singapore’s Keppel Terminal, marking a...
Chile deepens economic ties with China amid growing dependency concerns
The Straits Times
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June 23, 2025
MEDELLIN, Colombia – In the northern Chilean port city of Mejillones, customers of the country’s largest electrical utility by clientele, Compania General de Electricidad (CGE), are concerned that they are being left in the dark. Frustrated with...
Maybe Just Help People?
Boston Magazine
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July 20, 2025
Opinion Bucking today’s “me, me, me” culture, these Bostonians once served their country as soldiers, supported communities in Chile, and taught kids in Roxbury. How to grow up by giving back. Illustration by Mark Matcho If you want to really...
Vera Rubin: This Is How Far Engineers Go to Explore the Universe
IEEE Spectrum
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July 2, 2025
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, in Chile, saw its first photon a few months ago, a monumental event 25 years in the making. Senior Editor Evan Ackerman’s journey to Chile, to see the observatory and talk with the team about the multiple and massive...
US teen Ethan Guo detained in Antarctica while venturing on solo flight to 7 continents to raise money for childhood cancer research
New York Post
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July 3, 2025
Bumpy landing. An American teen is accused of going off course and landing in Antarctica without permission as he attempts to become the youngest pilot to fly to all seven continents. Ethan Guo, a 19-year-old aviator from Memphis, was detained and...
Scientists in North Carolina help with the release of space photos
WXII 12 - North Carolina
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June 24, 2025
NEWS. BREAKING NEWS ON A BUSY MONDAY NIGHT, WINSTON-SALEM POLICE OFFICERS SAY THEY ARE INVESTIGATING A STABBING AT THE CRYSTAL TOWERS APARTMENT COMPLEX JUST AFTER 730 TONIGHT. INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY RESPONDED TO WEST SIXTH STREET. THAT’S WHERE...