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TV is over the moon with specials recounting 1969 landing
Los Angeles, Jul 6 (AP/UNB)— The 1969 moon landing turned an achievement seen only in the imagination and sci-fi movies into a most improbable television event, a live broadcast starring Neil Armstrong and a desolate landscape.
UK investigates Amazon deal with food delivery firm
London, Jul 5 (AP/UNB) — The U.K. competition watchdog on Friday launched an investigation into Amazon's purchase of a big stake in food delivery service Deliveroo, a move that suggests authorities are taking a harder line on the expansion of Big Tech.
Electric Jaguars to be made in UK despite Brexit uncertainty
London, Jul 5 (AP/UNB) — Jaguar Land Rover says it will manufacture a range of electric cars in the U.K., a boost to an industry braced for turmoil ahead of Britain's departure from the European Union.
Scientists make breakthrough that enables rockets to orbit longer
Beijing, July 5 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in cryogenic rocket engine technology that can extend the orbital period of rockets from a few hours to 30 days, providing support for China's future deep space exploration.
Study finds huge potential to grow trees, capture carbon emissions
Washington, July 5 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Swiss scientists found that planting trees is the world's most effective solution to climate change, with a potential to capture two thirds of human-caused carbon emissions.
Scientists invent fast method for "directed evolution" of useful new molecules
Washington, July 5 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Scientists in the United States created a powerful technique to "cultivate" new functional proteins in mammalian cells, and those proteins can be developed into potential treatment for various diseases including cancer.
French lawmakers approve 3% tax on online giants
Paris, July 4 (AP/UNB) — France’s lower house of parliament approved Thursday a small, pioneering tax on internet giants like Google, Amazon and Facebook — and the French government hopes other countries will follow suit.
Vodafone launches 5G service in UK using Huawei equipment
London, July 4 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Vodafone UK on Wednesday switched on its 5G service, becoming the second UK mobile operator to turn on its 5G network relying on Huawei equipment.
Baidu chief doused with water at AI event
Dhaka, Jul 4 (UNB) - The chief executive of Chinese tech giant Baidu has been doused with water during a speech about artificial intelligence (AI), reports the BBC.
Vodafone switches on 5G network in seven UK cities
Dhaka, Jul 4 (UNB)- Vodafone has become the second UK mobile operator to turn on its 5G network, offering faster speeds and the opportunity for new services, reports the BBC.