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World’s oldest person dies at 116
The world’s oldest person, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, has died aged 116, the city where she lived, Ashiya, announced on Saturday. Itooka, who had four children and five grandchildren, died on Dec. 29 at a nursing home where she resided…
Massive ‘space object’ fragment crashes into remote village in Kenya
A huge, red-hot object fell from the sky into a Kenyan village according to local residents cited by the country’s national broadcaster, prompting an immediate investigation by the national space agency. The object has since been identified as a “fragment…
Miniature anti-drones missile to be tested in Ukraine
Frankenburg Technologies’ Mark 1 anti-aircraft missile, a new type of miniature missiles developed by an Estonia-based company which can counter low-flying drones is set to be tested in Ukraine in the month. The latest test is set to be conducted…
NASA claims China’s dam can slow Earth rotation and make days longer
As India raises concerns over new hydropower dam in Tibet NASA has claimed that China’s Three Gorges Dam could slightly slow the Earth’s rotation and extend the length of days. The revelation came India says it has conveyed concerns to…
Trump Tower blast investigation proves Tesla a super car
Sopuruchi Onwuka Investigations into the surprise explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck at the premises of Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, United States, have unveiled the details of innovative technology and security features that mark out Tesla as world leading…
Vietnam turns to EVs as Hanoi becomes world’s most polluted city
Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports Authorities in Vietnam which have been working to switch public transportation to 50% of buses and 100% of taxis to be EVs by 2030 are now thinking of adopting more urgent measures to save the…
Dangote Refinery enlists Ardova, Heyden in price control
Sopuruchi Onwuka Nigeria’s major private fuel producer, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has struck additional offtake deals with two major marketing firms: Ardova Plc and Heyden Petroleum. The company stated that the bulk offtake deals are designed to ensure a steady supply…
Divestments: Local Content and Nigeria’s deepwater future
Sopuruchi Onwuka Projections by industry experts on the fate of the Nigerian deepwater petroleum explorations and production activities continue to be divided as foreign international oil companies that opened up the terrain showed little or no interest in capturing more…
Korea introduces fire-proof EV battery that holds 87% power after 1000 cycles
Researchers at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in South Korea have developed a triple-layer solid polymer electrolyte containing a lithium-ion battery that can extinguish itself if it catches fire, a statement from the institution said. The…
LNG demand upbeat as Russia shuts pipeline to Europe
Sopuruchi Onwuka Players in gas liquefaction and export should brace for more spot transactions as critical demand surge is expected from European countries that would now cease receiving pipeline gas from Russia after Ukraine terminates transit agreement. Both Russia and…
