Tag: space

Earth’s rotation speeds up: shortest day ever recorded

Scientists confirm that Earth’s rotation speeds up this summer, with 9 July 2025 marking the shortest day ever recorded. According to the International Earth...

Eratosthenes & Skytrek join forces for space innovation

The Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence of the Cyprus University of Technology and Skytrek Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration...

ON THIS DAY: the first woman in space (1963)

On 16 June 1963, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space- launching aboard Vostok 6 and orbiting Earth 48 times over...

When will the Troodos Observatory open its doors?

The management contract for the Troodos Observatory has been officially signed. According to an announcement by Cosmos Observatory, the project owner—the Community of Agridia,...

How does space travel affect astronaut health?

The human body was not built for spaceflight, with its microgravity conditions, exposure to high-energy radiation and other issues. As a result, trekking beyond the Earth's confines...

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ON THIS DAY: The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb (1922)

On 4 November 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter made...

US government shutdown ties record at 35 days

The US government shutdown on Tuesday entered its 35th...

Polls open- five things to watch in US elections

It’s election day in the US. Polls have opened in...

Cyprus calls for stronger UN framework to protect journalists

Cyprus has called for a stronger legal framework, the...
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