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Mar 16 2025WEATHER

Stormy Sunday Ahead for DC

DC residents should brace for a stormy Sunday. The weather forecast for the day includes strong winds and severe thunderstorms. The National Weather Service has warned about a hazardous weather outlook for the region. The main threats are strong winds and hail, with the possibility of damaging winds

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Mar 16 2025SCIENCE

Laser Mapping: ICESat-2's Journey Through Earth's Ice

ICESat-2, a satellite launched in 2018, has just hit a huge milestone. It has fired 2 trillion laser pulses from space. This satellite is equipped with a super-accurate laser system called ATLAS. ATLAS has been busy measuring the height of ice sheets, glaciers, forests, and even the ocean floor. Th

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Mar 16 2025WEATHER

Sunny Sunday Ahead for St. Patrick's Day Parade

The forecast for Sunday morning is bright and clear. Temperatures are expected to be in the 50s. This is a big change from the stormy weather that hit the region over the weekend. The 40th annual St. Patrick's Day parade, also known as the "Wearin' of the Green, " will take place in the after

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Mar 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Future in Gaming: Hardware or Streaming?

The gaming world has seen some big changes in the last few years. Microsoft, a major player in the industry, has been making some bold moves. Microsoft's former Xbox executive, Peter Moore, recently shared some interesting thoughts on the future of gaming. He believes that Microsoft would be happ

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Mar 16 2025WEATHER

Sunny Sunday, Fire Weather Alerts, and a Chilly Start to the Week

Sunday is going to be a beautiful day. The sun will be shining brightly, and temperatures will be pleasant. The Eastern Plains will see highs in the 60s, while the I-25 corridor will range from the upper 50s to 60s. Even the High Country will enjoy temperatures from the upper 30s to 50s. The weathe

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Mar 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sea Levels on the Rise: What's Happening and Why It Matters

Sea levels have been creeping up steadily. Since 1993, the global sea level has risen by over 10 centimeters, or about four inches. This might not sound like much, but it's a clear sign that something bigger is happening. The rate of this increase is speeding up. Scientists have been tracking this t

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Mar 15 2025SCIENCE

Holes in Rabbit Skulls: Why Do They Have Them?

Rabbits and hares have a unique feature in their skulls. They have holes in their snouts and at the back of their skulls. This is unusual because other herbivores with long snouts don't have these holes. Scientists have been curious about why these holes exist and what purpose they serve. T

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Mar 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Mastering Movement: Smart Control for Robotic Arms

Robotic arms, or six-degree-of-freedom (DOF) parallel mechanisms, face big challenges. These challenges include internal uncertainties, external disturbances, and interference between actuators. To tackle these issues, researchers developed a clever control strategy. This strategy combines third-ord

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Mar 14 2025EDUCATION

Student Loans: The New Math

The recent changes to student loan policies have left many borrowers in a tough spot. Nearly 43 million Americans with federal student loan debt are now facing a significant increase in their monthly payments. This change comes as a result of the Trump administration's overhaul of the education sys

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Mar 14 2025SCIENCE

Science is taking over your screen

The world of science is getting a new home on your TV. Popular Science, a name that has been around for ages, is jumping into the streaming world with a brand new channel. This isn't just any channel. It's a place where you can watch rocket launches live, dive into space news, and explore fascinatin

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