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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

A Unique Discovery in Colorado: The Story of a Swamp Dweller

In the heart of Northwestern Colorado, near the small town of Rangely, a paleontology team from the University of Colorado has been digging for over 15 years. Recently, they made a remarkable discovery – the jaw of a Heleocola piceanus, a creature that roamed the swamps of the area 75 million year

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

The Artemis 1 Heat Shield Mystery: NASA's Unexpected Space Riddle

NASA's Artemis 1 mission recently gave scientists a surprise they hadn't counted on. The Orion spacecraft's heat shield got way hotter than anyone thought it would while flying back from space. Now, scientists are busy figuring out what went wrong. They're running tests and checks to make sure futur

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

How THC Makes You Feel High: A Neuroscience Lesson

Ever wondered how cannabis makes you feel "high"? Let's dive into the science behind it. Your body naturally produces cannabinoids, similar to what's found in marijuana. One of these, called anandamide, acts as a neurotransmitter, sending messages between nerve cells. These messages impact areas of

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX's Dragon Returns NASA Astronauts After 7 Months in Space

Late on a Friday morning, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, marking the end of a seven-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS) for a group of American and Russian astronauts. This mission, known as Crew-8, included NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael B

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Astronauts Lend Day in Gulf Splash Return

Imagine spending months in space traveling at extraordinary speeds—over 17, 500 miles per hour! The SpaceX Crew-8 team just experienced this adventure, returning to Earth after nearly eight months in space. However, their journey back had a little twist. Instead of directly heading to their Houston

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

Let's Talk About the Crew-8 Return to Earth

The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, named "Endeavour, " splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida on Oct. 25, 2024, successfully ending the Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission lasted 235 days, just a bit longer than the typical six-month stay. After the splashdown

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

NASA's Next Giant Leap: Exploring the Moon's South Pole

Ever dreamed of going to the moon? NASA is planning a big trip there! They want to send astronauts to the lunar South Pole, a place no human has ever set foot on before. Why the South Pole? Because there might be water ice, which is super valuable for space exploration. But where exactly will they

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

Mystery Solved but NASA Keeps Orion’s Secret for Now

It’s been over a year since NASA’s Orion spacecraft faced trouble with its heat shield during the Artemis I flight. Now, space enthusiasts are eager to know what caused the shield to crack and chip. Surprisingly, NASA is keeping this information under wraps. Lakiesha Hawkins, from NASA’s Moon to Ma

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

Explore Life in China's Space Station

Ever wondered what it’s like to live in space? Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station shared a unique glimpse into their home 260 miles above Earth. A recent video from CCTV shows the crew touring their temporary residence. They proudly display the station’s kitchen, complete with a ti

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Crew-8 Astronauts' Hospital Visit: What Happened?

You might think that astronauts returning from space would be taken straight to their headquarters. But that didn't happen for the SpaceX Crew-8 team. After splashing down off the coast of Florida, they were whisked off to a hospital instead. Why? Well, they all needed some extra medical checks. And

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