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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Watch out! A Space Rock Nears Earth in 2032

Imagine this: a space rock named 2024 YR4 is cruising through the cosmos, and scientists have recently updated its chances of hitting Earth in 2032. The odds might seem a bit alarming at first. The new calculations suggest a 1-in-43 chance of impact. But before you start worrying, let's dive into th

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

A New Asteroid on the Radar: Should We Worry?

Did you hear about the new asteroid that astronomers just found? Hard to believe, but it’s named 2023 YR4. Okay, to keep it real, asteroid with a 2. 2% chance of hitting Earth on December 22, 2032. This number just popped up because of new observations. So, how did this happen? As we get m

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

California's Slippery Hills: Palos Verdes Peninsula in Peril

Down south of Los Angeles, the Palos Verdes Peninsula is facing a serious challenge. The ground is moving at an alarming rate, putting homes and lives at risk. This isn't a new issue. The peninsula has a history of landslides. The threat has become more severe in recent years. In 2024, heavy ra

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Feb 05 2025LIFESTYLE

Portable Odor Fighter

Hate bad smells but don't want to spend time changing filters? There's a new gadget in town. The VentiFresh ECO PLUS just might be what you're looking for. It's a compact, UV-powered air purifier inspired by NASA tech. This gadget doesn't just hide smells like some air fresheners do. Instead, it ta

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

Moon's Mysterious Chasms

Billions of years ago, a massive asteroid crash landed on Earth's moon. The asteroid tore two gigantic channels into the lunar surface. These massive chasms were created in a area on the back side of the moon. The asteroid measured about 15 miles across and blasted its way through the moon's cr

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Think About It: NASA's Science Teams on Hold and why

It's all a bit of a pickle right? NASA, the awesome space agency, has temporarily paused a bunch of their science committees. This isn't just about one or two groups, but several. Why ? They're trying to figure out how to follow recent orders from the president. The big guy in charge, who is also t

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Feb 01 2025SCIENCE

Desert Worlds: The Science Behind Sci-Fi Drought

The universe is full of planets. Many of us are drawn to the sand and dust of desert worlds. "Star Wars" and the "Dune" series are famous for their desert planets. Tatooine and Arrakis are memorable. Is it possible to have dry and dusty planets with life such as creatures like womp rats, sandworms o

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Mysteries of Basaloid Thymic Carcinoma

Basaloid thymic carcinoma (BTC) is a super rare tumor that scientists know very little about. This cancer is so uncommon that there's not much information available about how it behaves, how it responds to treatments, or how patients fare over time. Researchers from the Italian Collaborative Group f

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Jan 30 2025CELEBRITIES

Rihanna Stands by ASAP Rocky at His Trial

Rihanna, known for her music and fashion, showed support for her partner ASAP Rocky during his trial. She arrived at the Los Angeles court on January 29, dressed in all black. She was accompanied by security and sat with Rocky's family in the gallery. Rocky, also 36, is facing serious charges from a

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Jan 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX's Rescue Mission: Trump Asks Musk to Bring Astronauts Home Early

Did you know that President Trump recently asked SpaceX to rush the return of two NASA astronauts stranded on the International Space Station? Elon Musk, the boss of SpaceX, said Trump wanted these astronauts brought back fast. Interestingly, SpaceX was already planning to bring them back in a coupl

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