How atomic bomb survivors have transformed our understanding of radiation’s impacts
sciencemag.org By Dennis NormileJul. 23, 2020 , 2:00 PM
A mushroom cloud hangs over Hiroshima on 6 August 1945. An estimated 90,000 to 120,000 people died that day or soon after; many others developed cancer later.
HIROSHIMA—Kunihiko Iida wants the world to know that the atomic bombs the United States dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki 75 years ago next month are still claiming lives and causing suffering.
Iida was 3 years old in August 1945. His father had died in battle; he was living with his mother and her parents in a house 900 meters from Hiroshima’s hypocenter, the spot right beneath the detonation. The blast crumpled the house. The family fled the city, but Iida’s mother and older sister soon died from their injuries, a fact the little boy didn’t grasp. “Until I entered elementary school, I thought they were living and that we would meet someday,” he says.
His injuries left him bedridden for years, and he has suffered debilitating illnesses ever since. Childhood anemia caused him to collapse at school. He’s had ulcers and asthma, underwent two surgeries to remove brain tumors, and now has thyroid growths. “There has never been a break in these illnesses,” he says. Tiếp tục đọc “How atomic bomb survivors have transformed our understanding of radiation’s impacts”
Women’s national football team keep top place in Southeast Asia
vietnamnet 17/08/2020 14:42 GMT+7
The women’s national football team of Vietnam remain at the top place in Southeast Asia although they have dropped three places on the FIFA Women’s World Rankings for August.| Members of the Vietnamese women’s football team celebrate their gold medal at the 29th SEA Games (Photo: VNA) |
According to the rankings, the Vietnamese team has gained 1,657 points, standing sixth in Asia and 35th in the world.
->Vietnam warned of failing to implement domestic solid waste treatment plan
vietnamnet 17/08/2020 14:30 GMT+7
The slow development of a waste collection, transport and treatment system in Vietnam is caused mostly by limited financial resources.According to the Directorate General of Environment, 13,000 tons of waste is generated every day in HCM City, including 8,300 tons of domestic waste, 1,500-2,000 tons of industrial waste, 1,200-1,600 tons of waste from construction works, 22 tons of medical waste and 2,000 tons of sludge of different kinds.
Tiếp tục đọc “Vietnam warned of failing to implement domestic solid waste treatment plan”Na Hang ecotourism site, Ha Long Bay of the hills
vietnamnet | 17/08/2020 07:35 GMT+7
110 kilometers from Tuyen Quang city, the Na Hang eco-tourism area has emerged as a tourist destination popular for its unspoiled beauty and unique ethnic culture. |
| Na Hang lake (Photo: baobackan.org.vn) |
‘Na Hang’ in the Tay ethnic language means ‘the last field’. Na Hang wins points for its vast green fields, limestone mountains, primeval forest, and giant lake.
The Na Hang eco-tourism area stretches over 15,000 hectares, more than half of which is water. The Na Hang–Lam Binh reservoir, which connects with Ba Be National Park, is the biggest reservoir in Vietnam’s northern region.
Giới thiệu về khu du lịch Na Hang Tuyên Quang Tiếp tục đọc “Na Hang ecotourism site, Ha Long Bay of the hills”Should violators who illegally take Covid-19 infected people into Vietnam receive the death penalty?
vietnamnet | 17/08/2020 12:50 GMT+7
“The death penalty could be considered for such act in accordance with the Penal Code. In this very urgent situation, when the whole country is trying hard to fight Covid-19, it is necessary to strictly punish such acts for deterrence.” |
| Chinese people who illegally entered Vietnam are detected by traffic police on Noi Bai – Lao Cai expressway. (Photo: Lao Cai newspaper) |
This is the opinion of National Assembly (NA) deputy Bui Van Phuong, member of the NA Economic Committee, vice head of the NA delegation of Ninh Binh province in response to the proposal of the HCM City Center for Disease Control (HCDC): “It is necessary to impose heavy sanctions against people who illegally enter the country, to consider imposing special criminal penalties on those who give a hand to illegal entry.”
Fraying U.S.-China Relations Tested by Trump Ahead of Election
Bloomberg News August 17, 2020, 4:00 AM GMT+7 Updated on
- Tensions rise as president highlights tough-on-China stances
- Topics range from TikTok to Taiwan jet sales to Hong Kong
The almost daily drumbeat of tensions between the U.S. and China shows little sign of letting up, while touching on everything from the coronavirus to trade to defense issues to monetary policy.
President Donald Trump has made his tough positions on China a key element in the lead-up to the U.S. presidential election, now less than three months away, and he seems intent on keeping the pressure on.
Tiếp tục đọc “Fraying U.S.-China Relations Tested by Trump Ahead of Election”WeChat ban a formidable weapon in US-China trade war
The hawks in Donald Trump’s administration are on the ascent. Do not expect the US to u-turn on this march towards a harsher stance on China, say Steven R Okun and James Green.
By Steven R Okun By James Green14 Aug 2020 06:00AM(Updated: 14 Aug 2020 08:07AM) CNA
SINGAPORE: Last week’s suite of actions by the United States against WeChat and TikTok were among the most significant developments since March 2018 when US President Donald took formal action in retaliation for China’s unfair trade practices.
Tiếp tục đọc “WeChat ban a formidable weapon in US-China trade war”New cave discovered in Quang Tri
vietnamnet 14/08/2020 16:46 GMT+7
A large cave has been discovered in Tria Village, Huong Son Commune, Huong Hoa District in the central province of Quang Tri, according to Do Van Binh, the director of provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. |
| Locals in Tria Village, Huong Son Commune, Huong Hoa District in the central province of Quang Tri have informed the local authority about the discovery of a new cave in the area. |
Binh told VN News he was informed by phone by a local about the cave. However, it was unclear by whom and when it was discovered.
Tiếp tục đọc “New cave discovered in Quang Tri”Untold stories about wreckage of a B52 bomber in Hanoi’s lake
Chia sẻ | FaceBookTwitter Email Copy LinkInterested114/08/2020 08:27 GMT+7
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Vietnam increases coal import for thermal power activities
vietnamnet 14/08/2020 15:44 GMT+7
Vietnam has increasingly imported coal and crude oil during the social distancing period for thermal power plants.Statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs show that in July, Vietnam imported nearly 4.4 million tonnes of coal at the cost of VND1.4m (USD60) a tonne. In the first seven months, Vietnam imported a total of 36 million tonnes for USD2.5bn.
Tiếp tục đọc “Vietnam increases coal import for thermal power activities”Former Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Hong Truong prosecuted
According to VietNamNet’s source, the Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security has prosecuted Mr. Nguyen Hong Truong, former Deputy Minister of Transport, for breaching the regulations on the use of state assets, causing waste and losses. The investigation agency has also applied procedural measures against 3 other defendants, including former Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang.
Tiếp tục đọc “Former Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Hong Truong prosecuted”Bệnh nhân Covid-19 thứ 16 tử vong
Thứ ba, 11/8/2020, 18:25 (GMT+7)
“Bệnh nhân 832″, 37 tuổi, ở Quảng Trị, chiều nay được xác định tử vong vì suy tim trên nền bệnh lý nặng và mắc Covid-19.
Thứ trưởng Y tế Nguyễn Trường Sơn, Trưởng Bộ phận thường trực đặc biệt chống dịch Covid-19 của Bộ Y tế tại Đà Nẵng, chiều 11/8 xác nhận “bệnh nhân 832” qua đời và là ca tử vong thứ 16 kể từ đầu dịch.
Japan and Vietnam ink first patrol ship deal as South China Sea row heats up
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- AUG 11, 2020 ARTICLE HISTORY Japan Times
Japan has signed a ¥36.6 billion ($345 million) loan agreement with Vietnam to provide the Southeast Asian country with six patrol boats to boost its maritime law enforcement capabilities, as Beijing steps up its claims in the South China Sea.
Tiếp tục đọc “Japan and Vietnam ink first patrol ship deal as South China Sea row heats up”South China Sea: Beijing mobilises invasion craft along coast as Taiwan tensions escalate
NZHearald, Aug. 9, 2020
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As tensions between Taiwan and China continue to escalate, satellite images reportedly show amphibious armoured vehicles and mobile missile launchers massing at military bases near the island nation.
Though Taiwan, a country of 25 million people, is happy as an independent democracy, Beijing insists it is a “breakaway province” and “inviolate” Chinese territory, repeatedly stating it will use force to bring the island back under China’s control.
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