The Apollo 17 core sample 73001 processing team in front of the newly opened sample at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. From left, Charis Krysher, Andrea Mosie, Juliane Gross and Ryan Zeigler.Credits: NASA/Robert Markowitz Like a time capsule that was sealed for posterity, one of the last unopened Apollo-era lunar samples collected during Apollo … The post Fifty
As NASA makes strides to return humans to the lunar surface under Artemis, the agency announced plans Wednesday to create additional opportunities for commercial companies to develop an astronaut Moon lander. Under this new approach, NASA is asking American companies to propose lander concepts capable of ferrying astronauts between lunar orbit and the lunar surface … The post NASA
Market trends show nobody wants what the PSVR 2 offers According to new market research, Meta’s Quest 2 sold 8.7 million units in 2021, that amounts to almost double the total number of VR headsets sold in the previous year. The report – carried out by the International Data Corporation (IDC) (via Android Central) – … The post Oculus Quest 2’s
Apple Wallet is becoming even more like the real thing thanks to an update that will let you digitally store and use your driver’s license and state ID from the app… if you live in Arizona. Starting today, Arizona residents will be able to add these documents to Wallet and can pass through select TSA … The post Apple Wallet adds a driver’s license
Search teams have found a black box from the China Eastern flight which nosedived into mountains in southern China this week, state media report. Chinese aviation officials announced the finding at a press conference on Wednesday, after two days of searching. Authorities are still yet to report the number of dead, but it is feared … The post Search teams find black box from
Western powers pledged to provide Ukraine with more money and send additional ships and fighter jets to Eastern Europe amid tensions with Russia. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) said that it would deploy more ships and fighter jets to some of its easternmost members, while the European Commission said it would provide Ukraine with … The post NATO to boost forces
Ukrainian troops are counter-attacking Russian forces in some areas of the country, with reports that they have gained ground near the capital, Kyiv. Local authorities in the town of Makariv, west of Kyiv, said Ukrainian flags were flying there once more. A US defence spokesman said Ukrainians were also reversing momentum in some parts of … The post Ukrainian fight back gains
South Sudan’s main opposition party led by First Vice President, Riek Machar, opted out of ongoing talks on Tuesday over the security arrangements, citing what he termed “unprovoked attacks” from troops loyal to President Salva Kiir. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) said it will not be taking part any longer in the various … The post South
Fire on Wednesday gutted shops under the Apongbon section of the Eko Bridge in Lagos State. The fire incident caused gridlock and crippled commercial activities around the Lagos Island area of the state. Though the cause of the fire incident could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report, it was learnt later … The post Gridlock in Lagos after market fire under
A former Central African Republic (CAR) militia leader accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity appeared before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the first time on Tuesday. Maxime Mokom, a one-time leader of an anti-Balaka armed group, appeared on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed in CAR in 2013 … The post Former CAR militia leader
The Deputy Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Amidu Issahaku Chinna, has given the assurance that government is working hard to ensure uninterrupted water supply to citizens across the country.He, however, said the epileptic water supply in the country could partly be blamed on pollution caused by human activities.Mr Chinna, in a statement to mark … The post Govt to ensure
At least 300 people in the hospitality industry in the Upper West Region, have received training from the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), to help them improve upon service delivery. The participants included waiters, waitresses, executives of travel and tour agencies, tour guides, chop bar owners, smock weavers, operators of food and beverage establishments and hotel … The post GTA
GHANA has recorded 24 new cases of COVID-19, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said. It said the country had 92 active cases with confirmed cases of the disease in the country totalling 160,863 as at last Friday. The Service also indicated on its website monitored by the Ghanaian Times yesterday that there was one … The post GHS discovers 24 new COVID-19 cases appeared first on
Crystal Palace’s winger, Jordan Ayew, is expected to join the Black Stars today ahead of the team’s World Cup qualifier. Unlike his brother, Andre Ayew who is missing the crunch tie due to suspension, Jordan is out after reportedly testing positive to Covid-19. An FA source told the Times Sports yesterday that Jordan will join … The post Jordan to join team today appeared first on
The Black Stars of Ghana will receive a royal visit from the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium today after the team’s training session. Otumfuo’s visit is to boost the moral and psyche of the Stars ahead of tomorrow’s epic first leg Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off against the … The post Otumfuo to visit Stars today appeared first on
The Women’s FA Cup Round of 16 comes off this weekend across the Northern and Southern Zones respectively. Defending Champions Hasaacas Ladies FC will battle it out with LadyStrikers FC at the Robert Mensah Sports Stadium while finalist Ampem Darkoa FC travels to face Yoo Ladies FC in Tamale all in the quest of securing … The post Women’s FA Cup returns Sat, Sun appeared first on
The sports rivalry between Ghana and neighbours, Nigeria will be stretched a notch higher tomorrow and Tuesday, March 29 when the Black Stars lock horns with the Super Eagles in two legs for a slot in November’s FIFA World Cup to be held in Qatar. The game has heightened tension and anxiety among fans of … The post Black Stars, Super Eagles supporters lock horns today
The Treasurer of the Ghana Basketball Association (GBA) Madam Aurora Commodore-Toppar has donated basketballs and nets to the Aburi Girls’ Senior High School, in a bid to revamp the sport the school. It was part of the executives’ resolve to raise the level of the game at second cycle institutions which they use as a … The post GBA treasurer supports Aburi Girls SHS appeared
The African Students Football Union (ASFU) has appointed the Chief Operating Officer of the Accra 2023 African Games Local Organising Committee (LOC), Dr Emmanuel Owusu-Ansah, patron of the union. He is the third ASFU patron since the establishment of the Union in 2018. The honour was bestowed on him last Friday at the Alisa Hotel … The post Dr Owusu-Ansah appointed ASFU Patron appeared
UnileverGhana has reiterated its commitment to support oral healthcare to promote the health of the citizens to boost the economy. According to Unilever, tooth loss had serious consequences affecting general health and wellbeing, quality of life, and economic and social opportunities. The Category Manager for Oral Care, Unilever Ghana, Joel Boateng, told the Ghanaian Times … The post Unilever
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