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Nov 04 2024SCIENCE

Catching a Glimpse of Phobos: Mars Rover's Lunar Snapshots

Ever dreamed of watching Mars' moon, Phobos, pass in front of the sun? Well, NASA's Perseverance rover did just that! Since landing on the red planet in 2021, the rover has been capturing stunning images of Phobos. But why is this important? Scientists are studying Phobos' orbit, which is gradually

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Nov 03 2024SCIENCE

Voyager 1's 80s Comeback: A Cosmic Tale

Ever heard of a cosmic explorer that's been floating around space for nearly half a century? That's Voyager 1, NASA's seasoned traveler. In 2023, it hit a few bumps. Initially, some dodgy coding messed up its messages, but NASA sorted that out. Then, surprise surprise, Voyager 1 went quiet again in

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Nov 03 2024SCIENCE

Voyager 1 Switches to an Old Signal, Leaving NASA Puzzled

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, currently about 15 billion miles from Earth, has given scientists a bit of a scare. On October 17, it switched its main radio transmitter to a different frequency, leaving NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory team scratching their heads. The spacecraft's Fault Protection Sys

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Nov 02 2024BUSINESS

What's Next for Boeing's Troubled Starliner Spacecraft?

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft made a splash-free landing in the New Mexico desert a couple of months ago, but sadly, it wasn't carrying any astronauts back from the International Space Station. The spacecraft, which was supposed to bring back NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore from thei

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Democrats and Kids: A Storm Over Science

Imagine this: a U. S. senator who was once an OB-GYN is fighting for children's health in a different way now—not in a delivery room, but in the halls of Congress. This senator is worried about what some Democratic leaders are pushing—surgeries and hormones for kids who want to change their gender.

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Sun Country and Amazon: A New Chapter in Air Cargo

Sun Country Airlines, known for its hybrid low-cost model, is considering a new partnership with Amazon that could involve special charter flights for dedicated customers. This news came from Sun Country's CEO, Jude Bricker, during a call to discuss the company's financial results. Currently, Sun Co

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

China's Navy Takes Its First Dual Aircraft Carrier Operation Out for a Spin

Imagine this: China's navy, the world's largest, just did something brand new. They took two of their aircraft carriers out for a ride in the South China Sea. This isn't just any ordinary cruise, though. The navy was practicing how to work together with both carriers. The stars of the show were CNS

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Spacecraft Mishap: A Lesson in Safety and Trust

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft had a rough start, with issues like engine malfunctions and leaks causing NASA to send astronauts home on SpaceX's Crew Dragon. This isn't new for Boeing, which has faced trouble with its 737 Max planes too. Back in 2014, NASA gave Boeing and SpaceX contracts to make sp

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

The Democratic Party's Misguided Efforts to Win Men

As the election approaches, the Democratic Party is struggling to connect with men, especially black and Hispanic ones. Recent efforts to appeal to this demographic have been clumsy and off-target. For instance, Vice President Kamala Harris recently unveiled an "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men, " f

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Oct 31 2024CELEBRITIES

Kamala Harris' Celebrity Backers: Who's Showing Support?

Vice President Kamala Harris has kicked off her presidential campaign with a bang. After President Biden stepped down, he gave his full endorsement to Harris. The race is on, and Harris has already raised a whopping $126 million! But who's backing her up? Let's take a look at some celebrities who ha

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