Category : science

science / science - 5 years ago

Two die from measles in Switzerland as cases rise

Switzerland has registered two deaths from measles this year, health authorities said Thursday, stressing the importance of vaccinating against the highly contagious disease. The health ministry warned that the number of measles cases was on the ris...

science / science - 5 years ago

SpaceX capsule was destroyed in 'anomaly': lawmaker

A space capsule suspected to have exploded last month in an incident characterized by manufacturer SpaceX as an "anomaly" was in fact completely destroyed, a US Senator confirmed Wednesday. "The most recent SpaceX anomaly caused the complete loss of...

science / science - 5 years ago

Backstory: How to capture a rocket

(Reuters) - “It’s a challenge to describe that noise,” says Reuters senior photographer Mike Blake, after witnessing his first rocket launch. It’s something that stays with you.” Blake worked with Joe Skipper, a veteran of more than 200 launches, t...

science / science - 5 years ago

What Uber Left Behind in Asia

Go-Jek Indonesia PT and GrabTaxi Holdings Pte, which started out as copycats of the U.S. ride-hailing pioneer, have morphed into something far grander. As Uber seeks an $84 billion valuation in what’s expected to be the year’s biggest U.S. IPO, it’s...

science / science - 5 years ago

Taiwan President-Hopeful Terry Gou Talks With Trump

Gou discussed his candidacy with Trump during a visit to the White House on Wednesday, a person familiar with the matter said. No sitting American president has met with a prospective Taiwanese presidential candidate since the U.S. cut ties with Tai...