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New lander will add to humans' long fascination with Mars
Cape Canaveral, Nov 25 (AP/UNB) — In our solar system family, Mars is Earth's next-of-kin, the next-door relative that has captivated humans for millennia. The attraction is sure to grow with Monday's arrival of a NASA lander named InSight.
Dimming the sun: The answer to global warming?
Dhaka, Nov 24 (UNB) - Scientists are proposing an ingenious but as-yet-unproven way to tackle climate change: spraying sun-dimming chemicals into the Earth’s atmosphere.
Google Celebrates Charles-Michel De l'Epee's 306th Birthday With Doodle
Dhaka, Nov 24 (UNB)- Educator Charles-Michel de l'Epee founded the first public school for the hearing-impaired in France. He devoted his life to developing the world's first sign alphabet for the deaf and is known as the "Father of the Deaf". Epee is also credited with creating a systematic method of teaching the hearing-impaired.
Scientists propose new way to tackle climate change
Los Angeles, Nov 24 (Xinhua/UNB)-- Scientists have proposed a new way to tackle climate change by spraying sun-dimming chemicals into the Earth's atmosphere, according to a study published Friday.
Samsung apologizes over sicknesses, deaths of some workers
South Korea, Nov 23 (AP/UNB) — Samsung Electronics has apologized for the sickness and deaths of some of its workers, saying it failed to create a safe working environment at its computer chip and display factories.
Robi 4.5G subscribers reach 55 lakh
Dhaka, Nov 22 (UNB)- A total of 55 lakh subscribers have joined the 4.5G network operator, Robi recently.
Scientists wind up deep-water probes in Caribbean waters
San Juan, Nov 22 (AP/UNB) — A rarely seen shark embryo. Corals up to 7 feet (2 meters) high. Sponges with sharp edges.
Facebook appeals its UK fine in Cambridge Analytica scandal
London, Nov 22 (AP/UNB) — Facebook has appealed its 500,000-pound ($644,000) fine for failing to protect the privacy of its users in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, arguing that U.K regulators failed to prove that British users were directly affected.
European privacy search engines aim to challenge Google
London, Nov 21 (AP/UNB) — In the battle for online privacy, U.S. search giant Google is a Goliath facing a handful of European Davids.
China sends 5 satellites into orbit via single rocket
Jiuquan, Nov 20 (Xinhua/UNB) -- China launched a new space environment research satellite and four nanosatellites on a Long March-2D rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 7:40 a.m. Tuesday.