The smallest spacecraft in orbit

Source: BBC A swarm of 100 tiny satellites is poised to launch into orbit, owned by schoolchildren and space enthusiasts. Richard Hollingham finds out what it took to make these tiny travellers fly, and how they avoid posing a risk to bigger spacecraft. As I type this, there’s a satellite […]

A mandate for Sisi

Story Summary Now that freshly titled Field Marshal Abdel-Fattah Sisi has been given the military’s support to stand in the presidential election, it can only be expected that he will shortly announce his candidacy. Despite widespread support, Sisi has a long road ahead if he is to win the election […]

A role model named Salam

Source: Daily Times via Wasim Sr. Pakistan’s only Nobel laureate, Dr Abdus Salam, is a role model not only for young Pakistani scientists but also for youth around the world. His immense contribution towards the development of the Theory of Unification of Forces is just one of several remarkable achievements […]

Justin Trudeau gives Liberals hope

Justin Trudeau gives Grits hope in heart of Tory country: Steward Justin Trudeau’s recent trip to Alberta should give Liberals hope that their leader has what it takes to appeal to voters disillusioned with the Conservative government. Toronto star 28/1/2014 Opinion page Save to Mystar Jeff McIntosh / THE CANADIAN […]

Karzai suspects US behind Afghan bombings

Afghan President Hamid Karzai suspects the United States may have backed insurgent-style attacks to undermine his government but has no evidence to support his theory, the Washington Post reported Tuesday. Karzai, whose relations with Washington have steadily deteriorated over the years, has compiled a list of dozens of attacks that […]

eDigest: Lifting the veil on Irish Islam

Epigraph:  He (Allah) it is Who has sent His Messenger (Muhammad), with guidance and the Religion of truth, that He may make it prevail over all other religions. And sufficient is Allah as a Witness. (Al Quran 48:29)  Lead post collected by Dr. Falak Rahman , Philippines   Lifting the veil on Irish Islam Independent.ie […]