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Astronomers say the rare asteroid flyby is nothing to worry about

Astronomers have identified a sizeable asteroid that will pass close to Earth on Saturday. It will fly between the Earth and the Moon, and scientists say it could cause major damage if it hit our planet. But due to its path, there is no cause for concern. Al Jazeera’s Colin Baker explains. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #NASA #Space #Moon #Earth

Scientists decipher the cause of New Delhi’s haze

An investigation by scientists in India and Europe has revealed novel chemistry behind the haze that covers New Delhi each winter. Their findings were published in the journal Nature. Al Jazeera’s Colin Baker reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #India #NewDelhi #Haze #Weather #Wood #Science

China’s space programme: Hong Kong scientists eligible to join

China’s recent advancements in space exploration have increased the demand for new talent. Beijing is looking for more scientists to join its space programme to help realise its ambitious plans. And for the first time, researchers from Hong Kong have the opportunity to join. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Hong Kong, China. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #China #space

Nigeria’s scientists develop new yam varieties to boost harvest

Scientists in Nigeria have developed new yam varieties that are helping to increase output for the world’s biggest producer of the crop. They say the new, more robust and sustainable yams will also help to cut farmers’ losses, reducing hunger and poverty. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Ibadan, Nigeria. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Nigeria #Yam #Variety #Ibadan #Science #Harvest #Farming

Mars rover travels 6.5 metres in ‘flawless’ first drive

0 The Mars rover, Perseverance, has travelled its first few metres since landing last month. And the United States space agency, NASA, says all systems are go. Al Jazeera’s Rob Reynolds reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #UnitedStates #NASA

CRISPR: What is the future of gene editing? | Start Here

0 CRISPR allows scientists to perform surgery on our DNA. For people with genetic diseases it has transformed lives with corrections that aren’t passed on to others. But should the technology be used in ways that permanently transform the human race? Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ #Al_Jazeera_English #Start_Here #Al_Jazeera_Digital_Shows