On a Singapore Airlines flight from Heathrow Airport to Singapore, a British man named Geoff Kitchen tragically lost his life due to extreme turbulence. The sudden drop in altitude of the Boeing 777 over Myanmar was caused by severe thunderstorms in the area at the time, leading to a heart attack and injuries for seven others on board. Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong publicly apologized for the incident and offered condolences to Kitchen’s family.
In other news, compensation for those affected by Britain’s contaminated blood scandal could be more than £2 million each according to government estimates. This tragic event led to over 3,000 deaths and infections of HIV and hepatitis C, making it the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.
A German-built rocket successfully test-fired on the Shetland Islands in preparation for the first space launch later this year. NASA has also revealed plans for a plasma-powered rocket that could potentially transport human explorers to Mars in just two months, a significant development in space exploration.
Other updates include alerts for under-40s for type two diabetes, BT delaying landline switchover, an international AI safety plan, and the creation of a nature reserve inspired by David Attenborough’s childhood experiences. Listen to Tech & Science Daily on your preferred podcast platform for more updates on these stories and more.
