Chinese astronomers discover nearly 600 high-velocity stars

BEIJING-A Chinese research team has discovered 591 high-velocity stars based on data from the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST) and the European Space Agency’s Gaia satellite. High-velocity stars are stars that move unusually quickly, relative to other stars, and may at some […]

Turkish first lady urges action against climate change

Ankara-Turkey’s first lady on Monday called for taking steps against climate change to stop hunger, drought and migration for the better future of the world. “Today, the world’s most important agenda is the climate crisis. In this regard, the alarm bell rings non-stop,” said Emine Erdogan in a video […]

Kiwis continue to dominate first Test

MOUNT MAUNGANUI-A brilliant display of batting from the Black Caps saw them to a solid first-innings total on day two of the Boxing Day Test in Mount Maunganui. A century from skipper Kane Williamson, along with important contributions from Ross Taylor (70), Henry Nicholls (56) […]

Cristiano Ronaldo wins player of century award in Dubai

Cristiano Ronaldo was named player of the century on Sunday at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. Defeating Barcelona’s Leo Messi and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Ronaldo was voted best player of the 2000s by a 23-person jury, including coaches and former players and worldwide fan votes. […]

Oil down on demand fears from spread of virus variant

Oil prices were down on Monday over ongoing concerns that the new strain of COVID-19 will hamper demand while the signing off of the US coronavirus relief bill boosted positive sentiment and capped further declines. International benchmark Brent crude traded at $50.99 per barrel at […]

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