![China's lunar probe could return with answer to origins of solar system China's lunar probe could return with answer to origins of solar system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714986183_rocketjpg.jpg)
China's lunar probe could return with answer to origins of solar system
The landmark mission aims to retrieve the world's first rock and soil samples from the dark lunar hemisphere.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![Rains cause quarry collapse in remote Indian region, cyclone deaths reach 23 Rains cause quarry collapse in remote Indian region, cyclone deaths reach 23](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716955624_stonequarrycollap.jpg)
Rains cause quarry collapse in remote Indian region, cyclone deaths reach 23
Rescue workers used heavy-duty excavators to cut through stone slabs while battling heavy rain and loose soil at the site.
Wed May 29 2024
![As famine looms in Sudan, the hungry eat soil and leaves As famine looms in Sudan, the hungry eat soil and leaves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715058462_SudanChildren.jpg)
As famine looms in Sudan, the hungry eat soil and leaves
Nearly five million people in the country are close to famine as Sudan's civil war passes the one-year mark.
Sun May 12 2024
![Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713223071_antimissile.jpg)
Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war
Israel launched a strike on Iranian soil on Friday, sources said, in the latest of the tit-for-tat exchanges between the regional arch foes.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713255009_NASAjpg.jpg)
NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch
NASA retrieving precious soil samples collected on Mars and flying them back to Earth, US space agency officials said.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![China landslide kills two, dozens missing China landslide kills two, dozens missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705904970_TBLiangshuiVillag.jpg)
China landslide kills two, dozens missing
The landslide hit two villages covering houses in brown mountain soil at the foot of a hill, with at least 47 people missing.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![Greece battles Europe's deadliest fire of the summer for 10th day Greece battles Europe's deadliest fire of the summer for 10th day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692933837_Wildfire.jpg)
Greece battles Europe's deadliest fire of the summer for 10th day
The Evros blaze had burned more than 77,000 hectares of land, making it one of the biggest on European soil in years.
Tue Aug 29 2023
![Iraq expels Swedish ambassador over planned Koran burning Iraq expels Swedish ambassador over planned Koran burning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689908504_SayyedHassanNasral.jpg)
Iraq expels Swedish ambassador over planned Koran burning
Iraq also suspended the working permit of Sweden's Ericsson on Iraqi soil.
Fri Jul 21 2023
![NASA sees moon lunar mining trial within the next decade NASA sees moon lunar mining trial within the next decade](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607310617_SpaceLaunch.jpg)
NASA sees moon lunar mining trial within the next decade
NASA is looking to quantify potential resources, including energy, water and lunar soil, as a goal to attract commercial investment.
Wed Jun 28 2023
![Immediate measures being taken to prevent further landslides - Police Immediate measures being taken to prevent further landslides - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41682512136_TBHannahYeoh.jpg)
Immediate measures being taken to prevent further landslides - Police
ACP Beh Eng Lai said the work to cover the affected area was expected to finish by tomorrow.
Wed Apr 26 2023
![Minor landslides still detected at MACA - Police Minor landslides still detected at MACA - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81682493202_Tinjauantanahruntuh.jpg)
Minor landslides still detected at MACA - Police
There's still collapses and soil erosion at the site, simply covering with canvas may not be able to reduce the risk of danger, police said.
Wed Apr 26 2023
![DBKL's slope unit needs experts to help overcome erosion, landslide issues DBKL's slope unit needs experts to help overcome erosion, landslide issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81682498914_Tinjauantanahruntu.jpg)
DBKL's slope unit needs experts to help overcome erosion, landslide issues
Hannah Yeoh asked DBKL to ensure the reports and complaints regarding soil erosion incidents are investigated seriously.
Wed Apr 26 2023
![China wants to start using moon soil to build lunar bases as soon as this decade China wants to start using moon soil to build lunar bases as soon as this decade](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655243050_Supermoon.jpg)
China wants to start using moon soil to build lunar bases as soon as this decade
The robot tasked with making the "lunar soil brick" will be launched during China's Chang'e-8 mission around 2028, Ding said.
Fri Apr 14 2023
![King Charles visits Germany in first overseas trip as monarch King Charles visits Germany in first overseas trip as monarch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81680171190_GERMANY.jpg)
King Charles visits Germany in first overseas trip as monarch
In his ongoing focus on sustainability, Charles credited German expertise in organic farming as "greatly improving my own farms and soil".
Thu Mar 30 2023
![Gardener begins epic London-India bike ride to fight soil degradation Gardener begins epic London-India bike ride to fight soil degradation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51679571435_RensGoede.jpg)
Gardener begins epic London-India bike ride to fight soil degradation
Rens Goede's journey in support of the "Save Soil" movement, will see him travel across 30 countries and will last an estimated two years.
Thu Mar 23 2023