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NASA's Juno spacecraft obtained this color view on June 28, 2016, at a distance of 3.9 million miles (6.2 million kilometers) from Jupiter.
NASA's robotic Juno arrives at Jupiter on July 4 to take high-resolution images

NASA's solar-powered spacecraft “Juno” is all set to arrive on the giant ball of gas and the largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter, on July 4. The spacecraft, as wise as a basketball, is expected to take high-resolution images of the planet.

Rodrigo Duterte was sworn into office as the 16th President of the Philippines.
New Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's Oath-taking Marks Better Sino-Filipino Ties

The inauguration of new Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears to be a signal for the country and China to have closer ties as the new leader takes his oath of office on June 30.

NASA's Juno spacecraft obtained this color view on June 28, 2016, at a distance of 3.9 million miles (6.2 million kilometers) from Jupiter.
NASA's Juno Spacecraft Enters Jupiter's Magnetic Field, Final Approach on Monday

NASA mission scientists announce that the Juno spacecraft is already in Jupiter's backyard, entering its magnetosphere last week, as its final approach is scheduled for Monday.

A simulation of the Antarctic ozone hole, made from data taken on October 22, 2015.
Study: Ozone Layer Hole Already Shrinking

New findings taken from satellite and ground based data reveal that the ozone layer hole in the Antarctic has already significantly shrunk since September last year.

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Thousands of tourists and space enthusiasts gather to witness the launch of Long March 7 at the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center.
Wenchang's Rocket Launch Center Boosts Tourism in the City

China’s small step toward the Moon has become a giant leap for a city’s tourism industry as thousands of space enthusiasts and tourists flood the area to witness the country’s newest rocket launch site.

Cancer accounts for 27.4 percent of deaths in China.
Cancer Causes Most Premature Deaths in Beijing

According to a report issued by the Beijing Health and Family Planning Commission, cancer has topped the list of causes of premature deaths in the Chinese capital, China Daily reported.

Reports said that Chinese are exposed to high concentrations of hazardous PM2.5.
Air Pollution in China Cuts Two Years Off Life Expectancy

In a study by the International Energy Agency (IEA), air pollution in China has been estimated to shorten life by an average of two years, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.

Mikaila Ulmer and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speak on stage during “We Day” at KeyArena on April 20, 2016 in Seattle, Washington.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to write his life story, thoughts on future tech in book titled ‘Hit Refresh’

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has decided to write his life story, his company as well as about the future of technology. Harper Collins will release the book, titled "Hit Refresh," in 2017 fall.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen waves to the crowd on May 20, 2016, in Taipei, Taiwan.
Taiwan Expressed Willingness to Communicate with China Amid Cross-Strait Tensions

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said that her administration is willing to continue talks with China after Beijing stopped the cross-Strait nations’ regular communication mechanism.

Asteroid 2015 TB145 is depicted in eight individual radar images collected on Oct. 31, 2015 between 5:55 a.m. PDT (8:55 a.m. EDT) and 6:08 a.m. PDT (9:08 a.m. EDT).
Asteroid Day 2016: How to Take Photos of Asteroids Passing Earth Today

The Las Cumbres Observatory'sAsteroid Day website can allow anyone to take photos of asteroids passing today with their global network of telescopes, here's how.

Human acivities can cause more wildfires in the Amazon rainforest.
Humans are Making the Amazon Rainforest More Flammable

New findings reveal how human activities can cause the Amazon rainforest to become more "flammable" causing more wildfires.

The center of Ceres' mysterious Occator Crater is the brightest area on the dwarf planet. The inset perspective view shows new data on this feature: Red signifies a high abundance of carbonates, while gray indicates a low carbonate abundance.
Mysterious Bright Spots on Ceres Link to Warm Water Under its Surface

New findings reveal hydrothermal activity inside the dwarf planet Ceres, causing these bright, mysterious spots on its surface.

UD scientists report on the projected response of Adélie penguins to Antarctic climate change in a new journal article.
Antarctic Penguin Populations to Decline by 60 Percent in 2099

New findings reveal how Adélie penguins in the Antarctic will decline in populations by as much as 60 percent, by the end of this century, due to warmer temperatures.

Pollution has become a major concern in China.
Chinese City Suspends Waste-burning Plant Amid Protests

The mayor of a city in central China has asked for calm after thousands of people launched a protest against a waste incineration project over concerns it would cause pollution and health problems.

At Least 10 Killed In Suicide Bomb Attack On Ataturk International Airport In Istanbul
Istanbul airport attack: Airport opens hours after attack, Islamic State behind bombing?

About 41 people were killed and more than 239 were injured in a triple suicide attack in Atatürk airport in Istanbul and reports reveal that the attackers were likely affiliated with the Islamic State terror group.

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