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7 Hong Kong Streetathon runners still missing bags as Wi-fi failure blamed

Seven runners’ personal belongings are still missing after a chaotic baggage collection process at the Kerry Hong Kong Streetathon, which the organiser blamed on a Wi-fi system failure. Andes Leung Pak-hang, CEO and co-founder of event organiser RunOurCity, apologised on Monday for the chaos, which left runners scavenging through thousands of bags for hours after the race to find their belongings. Leung said the team had wanted to “race against time” and decided to use a new technology this year… Source link

Space

Season 3, Episode 10: A Voyager’s View of Earth

Transcript (Voyager Golden Record greetings)French: “Hello everybody”Hindi: “Greetings from the inhabitants of this world.”Hebrew: “Peace.” [0:08] Narrator: The Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft left our planet 43 years ago, and they both carry something unique, something no other spacecraft has ever had. Affixed to their sides is a phonograph record, made of copper and coated in gold to keep it from interfering with spacecraft electronics. The identical Golden Records contain greetings from Earth in 55 languages, from Arabic: (Voyager Golden Record greetings: Arabic) “Greetings to our friends in the stars. We wish that we will meet you someday.”…

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‘Beautiful to look at and wonderful to live in’: new pattern designs could be next art deco or red brick classics

Competition-winning apartment building plans should be approved twice as quickly by NSW councils, and will be three to six storeys high Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Airy Scandinavian interiors, shaded balconies, light-filled courtyards – could these be Sydney’s next art deco apartment blocks or red brick walk-ups? The New South Wales government has launched nine new architect-designed mid-rise apartment building pattern book designs, which it hopes will support the delivery of 112,000 homes in the “missing middle” over the next five years, through its…

Space

Monitoring the Air We Breathe

Episode description:  Take a deep breath, and you’re inhaling oxygen from Earth’s atmosphere. Take a walk outside, and the atmosphere is shielding you from harmful radiation. NASA research provides crucial data to understand air quality and the intricate processes happening in the sky above us. In this episode, hear the inside story of NASA’s research into the ozone layer. Left unchecked, our reliance on ozone-depleting chemicals threatened to expose the entire planet to dangerous UV radiation. We’ll also fly along with Laura Judd, a NASA scientist studying air quality in the U.S. and around the world.    [Music: Curiosity…

China

India’s submarine deficit persists as China bolsters Pakistan’s undersea power

The Indian Navy marks a milestone on Monday with the launch of its first locally made anti-submarine ship, but it still faces a naval capabilities gap compared with arch-rival Pakistan, which is set to acquire potent Chinese-made submarines. The core issue is the Indian Navy’s long-standing failure to modernise its conventional submarine fleet, analysts say. This leaves India vulnerable to the new-generation, air-independent propulsion (AIP) equipped Hangor-class vessels that Beijing is… Source link

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Exploration Park – NASA

From Earth orbit to the Moon and Mars, explore the world of human spaceflight with NASA each week on the official podcast of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Listen to in-depth conversations with the astronauts, scientists and engineers who make it possible. On episode 390, two NASA experts talk about Exploration Park, a research facility near Johnson Space Center will enable collaboration with the agency on space hardware development. This episode was recorded April 24, 2025. Transcript Kenna Pell (Host) Houston, we have a podcast! Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, episode…

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Contepomi accuses ‘bully’ Curry of reckless tackle and shoving Argentina coach

Tackle forces Mallía off with suspected serious injury Borthwick insists England forward is ‘respectful guy’ Tom Curry found himself at the centre of a storm after England’s win against Argentina, as Felipe Contepomi accused the flanker not only of a “reckless” tackle on Juan Cruz Mallía but of shoving him, the Pumas’ coach, in the tunnel afterwards. Mallía, the full-back, was forced off late on with what is thought to be an anterior cruciate ligament injury, which meant Argentina, who had used all their replacements, had to finish the match with 14 men. “How old is he?” said Contepomi…

Space

NASA Awards Contract for IT Support, Platform Services

NASA has selected CACI, Inc. of Chantilly, Virginia, to maintain and improve IT services across the agency. The NASA Consolidated Applications and Platform Services (NCAPS) award is a hybrid firm-fixed price and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract with an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity provision and a maximum potential value of about $2 billion. The performance period will extend eight years with a 90-day phase-in period, followed by a base period, seven option periods, and a six-month extension period. The NCAPS award will provide a comprehensive enterprise solution to standardize and centralize NASA’s IT services. This includes the maintenance of IT systems, development of…

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‘Half of me has died’: toxic mines threaten Southeast Asia’s rivers

For most of her life, 59-year-old farmer Tip Kamlue has irrigated her fields in northern Thailand with the waters of the Kok River, which flows down from neighbouring Myanmar before joining with the Mekong River that cuts through Southeast Asia. But since April, after authorities warned residents to stop using the Kok’s water because of concerns over contamination, Tip has been using groundwater to grow pumpkins, garlic, sweetcorn and okra. “It’s like half of me has died,” Tip said, standing by… Source link

Space

Rocket Ranch – Episode 18: To Launch a Starliner

Gennaro Caliendo:We will ultimately make sure the vehicle is safe to fly crews. The difference is where we draw the line between us and the commercial partner. Joshua Santora:Commercial and government partnerships and contracts might not sound that fascinating, but when we’re talking about certifying Boeing Starliner to carry humans to space, the challenges and complexities become a whole lot more interesting. Next on the Rocket Ranch. Launch Countdown Sequence: EGS Program chief engineer verifying no constraints to launch. Three, two, one, and lift off. Welcome to space. [ Music ] Joshua Santora:We’ll hear from the certification lead for…

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‘Culture cringe’: experts dismiss Coalition claims Bowen cannot remain minister while leading Cop31 negotiations

Opposition claims key diplomatic role at next year’s conference in Turkey would make Bowen a ‘part-time minister’ while Australians face inflated energy prices Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Experts have dismissed claims Chris Bowen cannot remain a senior minister while playing a leading role in international climate negotiations, with one describing the argument as evidence of an Australian “culture cringe”. Australia failed in its long-running bid to co-host the Cop31 climate summit with Pacific nations next year after Turkey refused to…

Business

Hongkongers happy with their weight, stressed about finances and jobs: Cigna

Hongkongers are happy with their current weight and want to stay fit, but are dissatisfied with their finances and jobs, according to a Cigna Healthcare International survey released on Monday. Only 36 per cent of respondents in the city aimed to lose weight, below the global average of 46 per cent and 41 per cent in Asia-Pacific, according to the survey of over 11,000 respondents in 13 markets, including 1,000 in Hong Kong in May. The other markets surveyed were the US, UK, Spain, the… Source link