For more than 200 years since Napoleon Bonaparte landed in Egypt with a retinue of scholars who laid the groundwork for modern Egyptology, experts have used science to unlock the secrets of the country's ancient treasures. In the 21st century, the scientists have been using electronic devices and chemical testing to date artefacts. Chemical testing still requires small samples, but advanced techniques coming into use are meant to be non-invasive so as not to damage the ancient relics. ScanPyramids is among the most ambitious of the projects to demystify the Khufu Pyramid near Cairo, the only surviving monument from the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. It has employed infrared thermography and muography -- a technique that records images using muon particles -- in its quest. The project had announced last October that the massive pyramid may contain undiscovered recesses. "All the devices we put in place are designed to find where the cavity is located. We know … [Read more...]

BAIKONUR: A three-man space crew from Italy, Russia and the United States on Friday arrived at the International Space Station for a five-month mission on Friday (Jul 28). The arrival of the three astronauts will boost the ISS back up to its full capacity of six for the time since April, after Russia decided to cut the number of its cosmonauts to two. (Photo: AFP/Vyacheslav Oseledko) Footage broadcast by Russia's space agency Roscosmos showed the Soyuz craft carrying NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryazansky and Paolo Nespoli of the European Space Agency take off into the dusky sky from Kazhakstan's Baikonur cosmodrome. Six hours later, after orbiting Earth four times, the Soyuz docked with the space station. The hatches between them were to open later, after pressurisation and leak checks are … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – Talented students, teachers and observers are taking part in the sixth ASEAN Plus Three Junior Science Odyssey (APT JSO-6) event, which is taking place in Vietnam for the first time with the theme “Renewable Energy For Life”. The event opened in Hanoi on July 11 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of ASEAN this year. In his opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Quoc Khanh said this year’s theme of “Renewable Energy for Life” demonstrates that the development of renewable energy is essential to ensuring energy security, environmental protection, coping with climate change and improving public health. It is among the aims of the ASEAN Plus Three for the Gifted in Science (ACGS)’s annual event to encourage and nurture gifted students in the field of science and technology, he added. The event attracts about 180 students, teachers and observers from ten ASEAN countries and its three partner … [Read more...]

(CPV) - The handbook titled “Respect! My Body!” was launched by the Embassy of Sweden, Save the Children in Vietnam and Vietnam Program for Internet and Society, on May 23rd in Hanoi. Mr. Dang Hoa Nam in his speech at the launch ceremony. (Photo: MV)Released by Save the Children Sweden as part of an integrated child sexual abuse campaign, the handbook offers advice and good tips to parents and other adults on how to teach children of different ages to protect themselves from sexual abuse. In addition, it also introduces how to speak openly about sexuality, private body parts, safe and unsafe touching, and what is and what is not allowed for adults to do when in contact with children. The handbook is available in Swedish, English, Spanish and Arabic. Now, it is already translated into Vietnamese and made available for the first time. In his opening speech at the event, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Pereric Högberg stressed, “Investing in children and protecting … [Read more...]

(CPV) - Siemens Healthineers announced today the availability of its new high-sensitivity troponin I (TNIH)1 in vitro diagnostics assay, designed to aid in diagnosing acute myocardial infarctions (AMI) through the quantitative measurement of cardiac troponin I in serum or plasma. High-sensitivity troponin plays a critical role in the timely diagnosis of AMI, or heart attacks. AMI can be life-threatening if not treated as soon as possible because as blood flow to the heart is blocked, the heart muscle begins to die in as few as 30 to 60 minutes. “With the introduction of the high-sensitivity troponin I assay, Siemens Healthineers is continuing to deliver proven technologies that address the global need to improve cardiac care with fast, reliable diagnostic options for better patient outcomes,” said Franz Walt, President, Laboratory Diagnostics, Siemens Healthineers. “This new assay will provide clinicians with actionable results and the confidence to act swiftly … [Read more...]

(CPV) - Viet Nam Green Building Council (VGBC) awards the Green One United Nations House (GOUNH) with the Platinum LOTUS Certification, the highest level in the market-based green building rating system. The certificate is recognition of the GOUNH as a high performance green building enhancing efficient use of resources through smart ecological design and management. Marking the eve of the second anniversary of the inauguration of the Green One UN House by former Secretary General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, an award ceremony was held at the GOUNH with the participation of representatives from the UN, VGBC, the Diplomatic Corps Service Department (DIPSERCO), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, concerned ministries, international development partners and UN staff in Viet Nam.The Platinum LOTUS certification follows the building’s previous accreditation as one of the first buildings in Viet Nam to be awarded a provision Gold LOTUS Rating from the VGBC. VCBG’s Platinum Certification is … [Read more...]

(CPV) - Vietnam Medical Equipment Corporation (VINAMED) received certificate of investment decision acceptance for high-quality medical services center at Thanh Hoa General Hospital during the Thanh Hoa Investment Promotion Conference 2017. The VND739 billion-project will be executed under a socialization investment method with the joint venture between Thanh Hoa General Hospital and VINAMED as the investor. It is among the most important contents in the scheme of restructure and development of Thanh Hoa province service by 2020 with a orientation to 2025, and matches up with the comprehensive planning for healthcare sector adjustment by 2020 with a vision to 2030. According to Mr. Pham Quang Huy, Chairman of the Board of Director of VINAMED, investment in hospital and clinic infrastructure is one of meaningful social activities VINAMED always nurtures, and is committed to doing its best for public healthcare with most practical activities. That is the second healthcare unit where … [Read more...]

(CPV) - Vietnam Medical Equipment Corporation (VINAMED) received certificate of investment decision acceptance for high-quality medical services center at Thanh Hoa General Hospital during the Thanh Hoa Investment Promotion Conference 2017. The VND739 billion-project will be executed under a socialization investment method with the joint venture between Thanh Hoa General Hospital and VINAMED as the investor. It is among the most important contents in the scheme of restructure and development of Thanh Hoa province service by 2020 with a orientation to 2025, and matches up with the comprehensive planning for healthcare sector adjustment by 2020 with a vision to 2030. According to Mr. Pham Quang Huy, Chairman of the Board of Director of VINAMED, investment in hospital and clinic infrastructure is one of meaningful social activities VINAMED always nurtures, and is committed to doing its best for public healthcare with most practical activities. That is the second healthcare unit where … [Read more...]

Approximately 1,800 high school students from over 75 countries, regions, and territories were afforded the opportunity to showcase their independent research and compete for grand prizes of US$4 million at the annual competition held in the US.Tran Thi Thu, a student from the central highlands province of Lam Dong, received top honours and cash prizes totalling US$6,500 in the programming category for projects involving Oracle and GoDaddy. Pham Huy, an eleventh grade student at Quang Tri High School received a third-place award for a project creating a robotic arm for people with disabilities in the Robotics and Intelligent Machines category. In addition, two students from the city of Hai Phong earned third place awards and prizes at the competition for their independent research projects involving the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. … [Read more...]

Pham Huy, the inventor of a prosthetic arm for disabled people, was denied twice and almost missed his trip to Los Angeles. After two visa rejections that almost killed his dream trip, a Vietnamese high school student finally made it to the U.S.-based Intel International Science and Engineering Fair and claimed a third award for his robotic arm. Pham Huy, an 11th grader from Quang Tri Province in central Vietnam, was named among four third-award winners $1,000 in the robotics and intelligent machines category. Huy has created a prosthetic arm controlled by legs’ transmitter for disabled people. He spent four years of research to make the arm, which can perform 31 motions such as holding a spoon or lifting an object of up to 11 kilograms (24 pounds). The invention has been picked for the international contest after it won first prize at a national qualifying round in March. But his journey to the United States was not smooth and he barely reached the fair in time. The … [Read more...]