By Heidi Harley

science / science - 5 years ago

Eastern Libyan military forces claim control of El Feel oilfield

Eastern-based Libyan military forces have taken control of the 70,000 barrel per day south-western El Feel oilfield, their spokesman said on Thursday. Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC), which operates the field in a joint venture with Italy's Eni, expressed concern. "NOC is concerned about th...

science / science - 5 years ago

Israeli spacecraft aims to make history by landing on Moon

A rocket will take off from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night carrying Israel's Beresheet spacecraft, which aims to make history twice: as the first private-sector landing on the Moon, and the first from the Jewish state. The unmanned mission is part of renewed global interest in the Moon...

science / science - 5 years ago

UK says focus in Brexit talks is now backstop guarantees

Britain's Brexit ministry said after talks in Brussels on Thursday that the focus of negotiations was now on getting new guarantees on the temporary nature of the Irish backstop. In a statement after Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay and Attorney General Geoffrey Cox met EU negotiator Michel Barnier...

science / science - 5 years ago

Trump Challenges U.S. Companies to Speed Up Work on 5G Networks

“American companies must step up their efforts, or get left behind,” Trump tweeted. The worldwide mobile industry is racing to deploy advanced 5G networks that promise faster connections, allowing uses such as autonomous vehicles and remote surgery. China has a narrow lead over the U.S. and South...

science / science - 5 years ago

Sharks reel in fans in Eastern Mediterranean winter waters

The wind was blowing, clouds blocked the sun and the sea was choppy and cold, but Hagai Mayer and his two friends didn't care. Every winter, as sea temperatures drop, sharks seeking warmer waters head to a northern Israeli shore, drawing enthusiasts who take the plunge in hopes of catching a glimps...

science / science - 5 years ago

Ariane 6 rocket sees first commercial deals in race with SpaceX

Ariane 6, Europe's next-generation space rocket, is expected to win its first two commercial launch orders in coming weeks, company officials said, a key milestone as the European launcher vies for orders against Elon Musk's U.S. competitor SpaceX. Operator Arianespace faces increased competition f...