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Oct 08 2024SCIENCE

Learning from Small Satellites to Improve Big Science Missions

NASA's small satellite missions have come a long way. They've learned from past failures and now do amazing science at a low cost. Take TEMPEST-D and RAINCube, for instance. Launched just minutes apart in 2018, they helped create the first near-real-time 3D model of storm evolution. Impressed by the

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Oct 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Cissy Houston: A Legendary Singer and Mother, Gone at 91

Cissy Houston, the mother of late superstar Whitney Houston, has passed away at the age of 91. Her death came on Monday morning in her New Jersey home, where she was under hospice care for Alzheimer's disease. Cissy Houston was not just a Grammy-winning gospel singer; she was a musical icon who coll

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

Purdy's Scrambles: Help or Hurt the 49ers?

In the 49ers' recent loss to the Arizona Cardinals, quarterback Brock Purdy's ability to scramble was both a blessing and a curse. Coach Kyle Shanahan pointed out that while Purdy’s scrambles can extend plays and keep drives alive, they can also disrupt the offense’s timing. This was seen in the gam

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Oct 08 2024SCIENCE

Hunting for Asteroid Clues: Europe's Mission to Probe a Cosmic Crash

In a dramatic cosmic event, NASA’s spacecraft collided with a skyscraper-size asteroid two years ago to test Earth’s defense against an asteroid impact. Now, Europe is getting involved with their new mission, Hera, named after the Greek goddess of marriage. This venture aims to investigate the after

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Oct 08 2024SCIENCE

NASA's Europa Mission Halted by Storm

NASA's Europa Clipper, a spacecraft designed to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, has had its launch delayed due to a powerful hurricane headed towards Florida. The mission was originally set to launch on October 10, but Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm, has forced NASA to postpone the event. H

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Dr. Fauci’s Close Call with West Nile: A Wake-Up Call

Imagine having your life nearly derailed by a tiny mosquito. That’s what happened to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is now calling for more action against the West Nile virus. At 83 years old, he considers himself lucky. His cognitive issues have vanished, and his physical problems are almost gone. He share

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Isla Fisher's Close Call: Missing a Chance to Kiss Johnny Depp in Rango

Did you know that sometimes, even your favorite actors don’t get the exciting scenes they hope for? Take Isla Fisher, for example. She voiced Beans in the animated film "Rango," with Johnny Depp as the main character. They were told to act out their scenes physically, making them feel more real. The

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Disappearances in Israel: A Diverse Impact

Imagine you're missing a family member. Now, think about 45 people who have vanished. These individuals come from different backgrounds—Israeli, French-Israeli, Thai, Tanzanian, and American-Israeli. They were taken in various ways too. Some, like Omer Neutra, were serving in the Israeli Defense For

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Big Rig Reaches Milestone as NASA Preps for Moon Trip

NASA's massive crawler-transporter, used to move heavy launch equipment, just hit a big mileage goal. This happened while they were moving the mobile launcher back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The mobile launcher had been tested and upgraded at the launch pad for NASA’s upcoming Artemis I

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Universities Face Hurdles in Diversity After Supreme Court Decision

Imagine a world where university doors don't open as widely for certain groups. This is the reality facing many colleges and universities after a recent Supreme Court ruling. The court decided that considering race in admissions is against the law, leaving schools like MIT and UNC with fewer non-whi

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