Category: Science
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Minister unveils National Science, Technology, Innovation Road Map
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology, has unveiled the National Science, Technology and Innovation Road Map from 2017 to 2030 to serve as a catalyst to Nigeria’s economic growth. Onu, who disclosed this in a statement by Henrietta Okokon Asst Chief Information Officer in the ministry on Monday in Abuja, said that…
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NGO trains 45 teachers on STEM curriculum
Working to Advance STEM Education for African Girls (WAAW) an NGO, on Monday started training of 45 teachers on effective teaching methods on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in Abuja. Miss Loveth Ubi, Business Development Manager of WAAW said that the teachers being trained were selected from schools across the country. Ubi said that…
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Explore the International Space Station with Google Street View
Google Street View now allows users to see the International Space Station (ISS) as close as they can see the streets of London from their homes. The search giant recently launched the new option for Google Street View that allows users to see the 15 connected modules of the ISS. Thomas Pesquet, an astronaut at…
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NASRDA boss urges Landmark University graduates to embrace space technology
Mr Saidu Mohammed, the Director-General of the National Space Research Development Agency (NASRDA), on Friday called on graduating students of Landmark University to embrace space development technology for the growth of the nation. Mohammed, who was represented by Dr Spencer Onu, the Director, Centre for Satellite Development in the agency, made the call at the…
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Atomic energy experts assess Nigeria’s nuclear framework
A team of atomic energy experts has said Nigeria has a committed regulatory body that works for the continuous improvement of nuclear and radiation safety, but noted challenges related to its independence in implementing regulatory decisions and activities. The Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today concluded a…
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NASA launches world’s smallest satellite designed by 18-year old
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched world’s smallest satellite designed by 18-year old Indian Tamil Nadu student, Rifath Sharook. Asian News International, (ANI) reported that the satellite, Kalamsat was flown into space in a NASA sounding rocket from a NASA facility in Wallops Island. Chennai: Students who built the world's smallest satellite,…
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Yobe approves N940m for construction of College of Medical Sciences
Yobe State Executive Council on Wednesday approved over N940 million for the construction of pre-clinical buildings and other structures at the newly established College of Medical Sciences in the state university. The Commissioner of Information, Alhaji Mala Musty, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Damaturu while briefing newsmen at the end of the meeting of…
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What astronomers are doing to clean up 170m debris in space
Japan’s Space Sweepers are taking it upon themselves to do a little spring cleaning of debris in space. One hundred and seventy million pieces of space debris currently orbit the Earth, according to estimates from the European Space Agency (ESA). Defunct satellites and other man-made objects rocket around the atmosphere at eight kilometers per second…
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Video: Experts discuss the issue with s3x in space
Romping in space is a “real concern” for astronauts, a top university professor in the US has warned. It’s something we know little about — but is crucial if we ever want to colonise other planets like Mars. During a recent Atlantic Live panel, Assistant Professor Kris Lehnhardt, from George Washington University, said that the…
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Video: NASA unveils ‘Out of This World’ Mars Rover
NASA has unveiled an “out of this world” futuristic Mars rover concept vehicle to inspire young people to want to learn more about its plans to send humans to the Red Planet in the 2030s. While this exact rover is not expected to operate on Mars, one or more of its elements could make its…