Sci-Tech

SpaceX to send two tourists around moon in 2018

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- SpaceX said Monday two private citizens have paid money to be sent around the moon…

Phone makers take aim at ailing Samsung with new handsets

by Daniel SILVA / Erwan LUCAS Agence France-Presse China's Huawei, LG and other phone firms unveiled new smartphones on Sunday…

Huawei takes aim at ailing Samsung with new smartphone

BARCELONA, Spain (AFP) -- China's Huawei unveiled a new smartphone with a better camera on Sunday as it tries to…

‘Ring of fire’ eclipse delights Africa, South America

by Leo RAMIREZ Agence France Presse SARMIENTO, Argentina (AFP) -- Stargazers applauded as they were plunged into darkness Sunday when…

3D ‘bone maps’ could spot early signs of osteoporosis

DUBLIN, Ireland (Reuters) -- Identifying tiny cracks in a person's bones could act as an early warning sign for more…

Soccer-playing bumblebees get goal-scoring buzz

LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Using sweet treats and patient coaching, scientists in London have taught a group of bumblebees how…

French army groom eagles to down drones

Amid the risk of drones being used to snoop or carry out attacks on French soil, the air force groom eagles…

‘Ring of fire’ eclipse treat for southern skygazers

by Mariëtte Le Roux Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- A spectacular "ring of fire" solar eclipse Sunday will…

Coordinated drones fly in synchronized flocks

LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- Flying a single autonomous drone already has its challenges. Now multiply that by 25. That's…

Seven Earth-like planets discovered around single star

by Marlowe HOOD Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Researchers announced Wednesday the stunning discovery of seven Earth-like planets…

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