NASA will soon test a laser communication system for Earth-space communication

NASA will soon test a laser communication system for Earth-space communication

After a decade of efforts, NASA and other organizations will now experiment with laser communication instead of radio for the first time. Photo: Courtesy of NASA and SpaceX California: NASA and other organizations will test laser communication systems for space-to-Earth and Earth-to-space communication for the first time, which will be a one-of-a-kind experiment. The LLLUMAT…

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Railway network system hacked, rail service temporarily suspended

Railway network system hacked, rail service temporarily suspended

Poland’s modern train A hacker attack on the railway network system in Poland temporarily suspended rail service. According to Polish security officials, a hacking attack on Poland’s railway network disrupted railway traffic last night. Hackers temporarily halted the movement of trains in the north-western regions by activating an emergency shutdown in the railway network system….

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WHO calls for greater investment in Afghanistan’s health system

WHO calls for greater investment in Afghanistan’s health system

Afghanistan continues to face a humanitarian crisis brought on by decades of instability, exacerbated by severe drought and natural disasters.  As a result, millions are living with poor or no access to healthcare and food, putting them at severe risk of malnutrition and disease outbreaks. WHO added that the vulnerability of women and girls has further…

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Financial system must evolve in ‘giant leap towards global justice’: Guterres

Financial system must evolve in ‘giant leap towards global justice’: Guterres

Speaking at the Paris Finance Summit, Mr. Guterres said many African States were spending more on debt repayments than on desperately needed healthcare, and that over 50 countries were either in default or “dangerously” close to it. The UN chief called for a debt relief mechanism that supports payment suspensions, longer lending terms and lower…

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