Mission managers of the Hubble Space Telescope have implemented a backup control mode due to a problem with one of its gyroscopes, which are crucial for aiming and locking onto targets. This new mode will limit some observations, but will allow the observatory to continue operating until the 2030s.
As mpox cases rise, experts urge complete, 2-part vaccinations
Nicolle Baird, a fellow at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is conducting real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis in a Ghana laboratory in 2022 to gain a better understanding of mpox.
US health officials advise using antibiotic as a ‘morning-after pill’ against STDs
In a recent announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggested that some individuals should consider using an antibiotic as a morning-after pill to prevent certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
She is set to be Mexico’s first female president. But who is Claudia Sheinbaum?
Claudia Sheinbaum, also known as “la Doctora,” has a remarkable background. With impressive academic credentials in physics and a doctorate in energy engineering, she has served as the mayor of a densely populated city and was a member of the United Nations panel of climate scientists that received a Nobel Peace Prize.
US Pentagon chief visits Cambodia to boost ties with China ally
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a visit to Cambodia on Tuesday to improve relations with China’s close ally.
China Risks Trade War on Two Fronts as Low-Tech Exports Soar, Too
China’s export growth extends beyond high-tech industries, raising concerns of a potential backlash from countries previously avoiding the trade war. The European Union is expected to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Australia should force Meta to pay for news, News Corp executive says
According to a senior executive from News Corp Australia, Australia should compel Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, to compensate news organizations for the content that appears on its platform.
Dollar finds footing as traders turn to US services data
The dollar stabilized on Wednesday as traders scaled back on risky investments in emerging markets, while also awaiting an interest rate decision in Canada and U.S. services data. The Swiss franc and yen also benefited from this sentiment, with the yen receiving an additional boost after Bloomberg News reported that the Bank of Japan is likely to consider reducing bond purchases at its upcoming policy meeting.