June 2002
Evacuation Operations of a German Ship in the Southern Ocean Temporarily Halted
A severe storm has temporarily halted the evacuation of a German ship trapped in the Southern Ocean. The South African ship Agulhas has rescued 71…
Science and Society: Object Transfer via Laser - 2002-06-19
Australian scientists have made a breakthrough in transferring objects using laser technology. This development prompts speculation about the future of instant object transfer, akin to…
A German Ship Trapped in the Southern Ocean Northeast of Antarctica - 2002-06-17
A German ship named 'Magdalena Oldendorff' is trapped in the Southern Ocean with over one hundred passengers onboard, including Russian scientists. A South African rescue…
A Solar System-like System Discovered in Space - 2002-06-14
Astronomers have discovered a solar system 41 light-years away that resembles our own, featuring a gas giant similar to Jupiter. This finding adds to the…
Election of Representatives for the Loya Jirga - 2002-06-06
Afghans completed voting for representatives in the Loya Jirga, which will convene next week to form a new national government. While most voting was peaceful,…
Science and Society: Dutch Cloned Cow - 2002-06-04
A Dutch cloned cow named Herman will be cared for for its lifetime following a parliamentary decision, and it will be showcased at a public…
BSE Outbreak in Israel - June 4, 2002
Israel has reported its first case of BSE in a cow, prompting emergency measures to prevent its spread. The disease, which has caused over 100…
Two-Day South Africa Conference on AIDS - 2002-06-03
A two-day conference in South Africa is focused on accelerating AIDS vaccine research and testing in Africa. Scientists and representatives from donor countries are discussing…