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MESAT1 is a cubic satellite (CubeSat), a type of microsatellite that provides cost-effective research opportunities. Courtesy of Ali Abedi ORONO — Maine's first small research satellite designed to engage middle and high school students in STEM is scheduled to be launched into orbit within the next few months. Firefly Aerospace, based in Cedar Rapids, Texas, installed the nearly 1-foot-tall satellite, known as MESAT1, on a rocket launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California. This integration was performed by Dr. Joseph Patton inside Firefly's clean room in Vandenberg. student in the University of Maine's Department of Electrical and Computer…

Tabatha Chelotich Chumba from Chapelung, Bomet County has finally been admitted to Xasa Academy and has been awarded a scholarship up to the 9th grade. Girl stood out on Arbor Day declared by President William Ruto after floods killed many people Tabitha is the child of a single mother, and she left the girl and her younger brother with her grandmother and worked in Narok. Thabitha Chelotich Chumbah, who inspired many with her tree-planting ceremony ordered by President William Ruto, has been admitted to a private school, Zasa Academy.Tabitha leads other students from Zasa Academy in planting trees. Photo; Mutai…

Tourists take photos at a scenic spot in Wushan County, Chongqing City, southwest China, May 16, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]New Chinese-style tourism, prefecture tourism, cultural experiences and immersive experiences have become the new keywords for Chinese tourists' holiday travel, and tourist destinations are striving to develop diverse tourism products and improve services.Fueled by young people's passion for traditional culture, tourism activities such as Hanfu photo shoots and immersive cultural performances are soaring in popularity. It's also becoming popular for Chinese tourists to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and head to lesser-known prefectures.China's tourism market is developing…

The Financial Reporting Center (FRC) has warned that foreign ownership in some Kenyan local banks presents a terrorist financing risk, in its latest assessment of the country's exposure and preparedness to fight dirty cash. The agency also expressed concern about the increased risks posed by the increasing number of Kenyan multinational banks expanding into countries hosting terrorists. However, the agency, in a joint report with other national agencies, said it did not discuss specific markets or countries in disclosures aimed at increasing focus on the use of financial institutions to move terrorist funds. Not made clear. Kenya is currently on…

The biggest reason for food loss is that food is thrown away before it is eaten or before its “use by” or “best before” date has expired. Bread, leftovers, and fruits and vegetables are among the top three most wasted items. The apple has a moldy outside made of faux fur to emphasize the message of why food should be eaten before it is thrown away. This is to remind you to eat food that is nearing its expiry date or that has expired first. . The apple is approximately 1.4 meters high and 1 meter wide, and is mounted…

The Democratic Republic of Congo's military says it has thwarted a coup attempt after armed groups attempted to attack the homes of government officials, including President Felix Tshisekedi. According to the paper, armed men in military uniform entered Kinshasa's presidential palace, the Palais de la Nation, and attacked Tshisekedi and Vital Kamerhe, a close ally of the Congolese president and the only candidate for the parliamentary seat. I vowed to eliminate it. Witnesses reported that the assailants raised Zairian flags and engaged in heavy gunfire at locations around the Palais de la Nation (Parliament). Zaire is the former name of…

There was a time when it was said that China would trade 1 billion shirts for imported Boeing planes. Currently, this country is accelerating the transformation and advancement of its industrial, energy, and transportation structures. Production and lifestyle have also changed radically. I argue that this transformation presents many opportunities for overseas investment. From the perspective of global manufacturers, automakers, retailers, and service providers, the Chinese market has become their “fitness center.” As they operate here, they learn from local consumers and make necessary adjustments and improvements. These insights can be applied to business in other parts of the world.…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and other financial institutions to stop implementing a 0.5% cybersecurity fee on electronic transactions. This was made clear in a circular to all commercial banks, merchant banks, interest-free payment service banks, other financial institutions, mobile money operators and payment service providers. The circular was jointly signed by Mr. Chibuzor Efobi, Director of Payment Systems Management, and Mr. Haruna Mustafa, Director of Monetary Policy and Regulation, CBN. The apex bank's decision follows the direction of the House of Representatives and the federal government that the CBN should suspend the implementation of the…

Plate tectonics, the basic theory of our planet, is so recent that its discoverers have just passed from the scene.Although the pioneers of quantum mechanics and the theory of relativity belong to the early 20th century, Princeton University's Jason Morgan, who died in July at the age of 87, has surpassed three other greats: Dan McKenzie, Frederick Vine, and John. Dewey also died at the ages of 82, 84, and 87, respectively. Still with us.Their theories continue to surprise and enlighten, explaining the distribution and evolution of earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain ranges, past climates, and hydrocarbon and mineral resources.Of course, they…

(Seoul) – South Korea’s National Health Insurance Corporation should extend benefits to same-sex partners, Human Rights Watch said in an amicus brief filed with the country’s Supreme Court on May 16, 2024. Ta. The agency will extend alimony benefits to heterosexual couples who are considered same-sex partners. They are de facto married, but refuse to extend that benefit to similarly situated same-sex couples.The Supreme Court is currently considering whether the agency impermissibly discriminated against same-sex couples who were denied alimony. In 2023, the Seoul High Court ruled in favor of the couple, concluding that refusing to extend benefits amounted to…