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Government’s continuing refusal to name Stakeknife ‘deeply insulting’ to victims

The Army’s former spy within the IRA was widely believed to be Belfast man Freddie Scappaticci, who was 77 when he died in 2023.

The Independent UK

Defendants in Nama fraud trial ‘motivated by greed’ to act dishonestly

A prosecuting barrister opened the case at Belfast Crown Court on Monday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Swimming robots, fusion satellites and more! New NASA-funded studies could someday 'change the possible'

NASA has awarded funds to 15 trailblazing concepts for space technology that could help us explore and inhabit the solar system.

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NASA details plan to build a levitating robot train on the moon

NASA's plan to build a train track on the moon is part of the agency's Innovative Advanced Concepts program, which aims to develop "science fiction-like" projects for future space exploration.

LiveScience

Wild Mars plane concept could seek water from high in the Red Planet's atmosphere

As the Mars Ingenuity helicopter continues to soar, an early-stage Red Planet craft is in the works. The first fixed-wing plane on Mars would seek water — and perhaps life.

Space

NASA funds Venus sample-return, interstellar probes and other far-out space tech

Through its NIAC program, NASA has awarded funding to 13 innovative space technology concepts that could shape future missions to Venus, Mars and worlds beyond our solar system.

Space

Pulverizing dangerous asteroids, building an observatory on the moon and more: 6 wild ideas catch NASA's eye

NASA has announced its 2023 Phase 2 NIAC grantees, a group of six futuristic concepts that include a radio telescope array on the moon and a new form of planetary defense.

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Covid-19 vaccines being given to babies as young as six months from today as parents are issued with advice

“While serious illness from Covid-19 in this age group is rare, this vaccine offers further protection"

Irish Mirror

Astronomers Design a Futuristic Telescope Concept To Find Far-Off Earths

Scientists have found a way to bring bigger telescope mirrors into space, potentially allowing for more exoplanet discoveries.

Inverse

NASA-funded study to research if bacteria could help form building materials on Mars

Since the 1990s, several architectures have been drafted for crewed missions to Mars, all of which have emphasized the need for keeping launch mass low.

Inverse

This nuclear-powered X-ray “flashlight” may help scientists probe the Moon for water

An X-ray flashlight will offer scientists a detailed look at the Moon's resources for future missions.

Inverse

Two Indian-Americans to be appointed in Biden’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council

NIAC advises the White House on how to reduce physical and cyber risks, and improve security of the nation’s critical infrastructure sectors

The Hindu

Senator urges Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to set up special monkeypox taskforce as cases rise

Fine Gael’s Jerry Buttimer has expressed his concerns and called for early action to stop further spread of the disease

Irish Mirror

Minister confirms those 'at risk' from monkeypox in Ireland will receive smallpox vaccine

Irish Mirror

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Irish Mirror

Covid Ireland: The ‘top’ warning sign now reported in 58% of cases as symptoms change

As Covid evolves, so too has its symptoms. Scientists have now pinpointed the ‘top’ warning sign of Coronavirus, which is reported in over half of all new cases

Irish Mirror

New recommendations over Covid booster vaccines will see second booster for people aged 50-64 this autumn

Healthcare workers and pregnant women will also be offered a second MRNA booster vaccine

Dublin Live

RTE Prime Time viewers surprised by Covid advice from top professor

He said the virus has "taken advantage of some loopholes in our immunity"

Irish Mirror

Top Irish professor surprises RTE Prime Time viewers with Covid advice amid latest wave

He went on to add masks don't give an "absolute shield" and the virus has "taken advantage of some loopholes in our immunity".

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Irish Mirror

Covid Ireland: Under 65s may have to get another booster vaccine

He said there has been a low uptake in both groups.

Irish Mirror

All we know so far about the monkeypox vaccine and who will be offered protection

The HSE confirmed today that it has secured an order of vaccines against monkeypox which is expected to be delivered very soon

The Independent UK

Over-65s in Ireland to be offered another Covid-19 booster jab

Niac also recommended that anyone aged 12 and over who is immunocompromised should receive another booster jab.

Dublin Live

Covid-19 booster vaccine Ireland: Fourth dose recommended for people over 65

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee has also recommended anyone over the age of 12 who is immunocompromised receive a second booster dose

Irish Mirror

Covid Ireland: Major change to vaccine programme as 'second booster' recommended for some groups

Some people will be recommended to get a fifth dose under the new plan

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