NASA restarts one of Voyager 1’s thrusters after 21 years of inactivity

Through research and partnering with communities, universities can tackle the Southern African region’s problems, such as poverty, climate change and unemployment The University World News — Africa Education recently highlighted the critical need for South African universities to reinforce their commitment to social justice.  Ylva Rodny-Gumede, of the University of… Read Details ⇢

“Les Fêtes d’Hébé”, by Jean-Philippe Rameau, at the Opéra-Comique, Paris, December 9, 2024. VINCENT PONTET The Opéra-Comique in Paris is a bit like home to William Christie. The American conductor has directed 13 productions there since the historic 1987 exhumation of Jean-Baptiste Lully’s lyrical tragedy Atys. For his forthcoming 80th… Read Details ⇢

For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on climate change and the devastating effects of Cyclone Chido, the storm that has ravaged Mayotte, the archipelago off east Africa, FRANCE 24’s Annette Young welcomes Dr Charlie Gardner, Writer, Interdisciplinary Researcher, Conservation scientist and Professor at the University of Kent’s Durrell Institute… Read Details ⇢

President Biden’s administration is pressuring the government of Sierra Leone to adopt more permissive abortion policies in exchange for foreign assistance, according to a Monday report.  The African nation currently bans abortion in most circumstances, but legislation before the country’s parliament would decriminalize the practice. The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC),… Read Details ⇢

Eu Claire, whose great 3D take on MegaMan’s Roll, Cloud-Strife-meets-Johnny-Bravo model, and fully rigged Lucky Star’s Konata we’ve shared before, has revealed a fascinating and intricate mechanism, which is actually a weapon from their game project. This scythe-like weapon, radiating perfect ’00s JRPG vibes, was created in Blender with outlines using… Read Details ⇢

Ireland’s decision to join South Africa’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) case accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza continues to feed a diplomatic storm that, to many observers, has been years in the making. On Monday, following Israel’s decision to close its embassy in Ireland, the newly appointed Israeli… Read Details ⇢

The Usyk vs Fury II rematch will be broadcast in most parts of the world on Pay-Per-View (PPV). Oleksandr Usyk’s home country of the Ukraine is an exception, where it will be available as part of a Megogo subscription costing the equivalent of less than $2.50. Below, we’ll explain below… Read Details ⇢

The World Bank Group, in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and other collaborators, recently launched Mission 300, which aims to connect 300 million people to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. (Supplied) The World Bank Group, in partnership with the African Development Bank  (AfDB) and other collaborators, recently… Read Details ⇢

At the Royal Mail delivery office in London’s Streatham district, on December 16, 2024. HANNAH MCKAY / REUTERS Philatelists the world over are familiar with the “Penny Black.” A little rectangle of paper to stick on envelopes, all black. No country name, just the unmistakable gray profile of Queen Victoria.… Read Details ⇢