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Mar 26 2025SCIENCE

Mars Dust: A Hidden Danger for Future Explorers

Mars is a dusty place. This dust is not like the stuff under your bed. It's super fine and packed with nasty chemicals. This means big trouble for anyone planning to visit. The tiny particles can sneak into lungs and cause serious health issues. Think about it: astronauts already face lung problems

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Mar 25 2025SCIENCE

The Moon Mission's Changing Crew Goals

The Artemis III mission, NASA's ambitious plan to return to the moon, has seen some shifts in its public messaging. Initially, the space agency had big plans to make history by landing the first woman and the first person of color on the lunar surface. This was part of a broader push for diversity,

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Mar 24 2025POLITICS

The Former President's Unhappy Portrait

The former president of the United States, Donald Trump, has recently expressed his displeasure with a portrait of himself. This artwork is displayed in the Gallery of Presidents at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. The portrait, created by artist Sarah Boardman, has been hanging there since 201

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Mar 24 2025SPORTS

A Freshman's Big Shot Keeps Maryland's Tournament Dreams Alive

Basketball fans witnessed a thrilling finish as Maryland secured a spot in the Sweet 16. The Terrapins faced off against Colorado State in a nail-biting game that came down to the final seconds. The game was a rollercoaster. Colorado State led for much of the contest, but Maryland fought back. W

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Mar 23 2025SCIENCE

Rocks from Space: The Future of Asteroid Mining

Asteroid mining is a hot topic among start-ups, but is it really as close as they claim? Let's dive in. The idea of mining asteroids has been around for a while. Thirty years ago, a popular science show predicted that by 2025, we'd be mining asteroids. While we're not there yet, some start-ups b

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Mar 22 2025SCIENCE

Astronauts' Unexpected Space Odyssey

The journey of two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, took an unexpected turn this week. They returned from the International Space Station after an extended stay of 286 days, far longer than their initial eight-day mission. The mission faced numerous challenges, including issues with the

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Mar 18 2025POLITICS

Local Control: The New Twist in Colorado's Tipped Wages Debate

The Colorado House Finance Committee recently voted on a bill that has sparked intense debate. The bill, HB25-1208, initially aimed to reduce base wages for tipped employees. However, after a lengthy process involving multiple amendments and intense discussions, the bill underwent a significant tran

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Mar 17 2025SCIENCE

A Private Mission Ends on the Moon

A private spacecraft, Blue Ghost, has wrapped up its two-week mission on the moon. The lander, owned by Firefly Aerospace, stopped working as the sun set, leaving its solar panels without energy. The mission was part of NASA's program to deliver science experiments to the moon using private companie

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Mar 15 2025SCIENCE

Moon's Eclipse Spectacle Captured by Blue Ghost

The Blue Ghost lander, a spacecraft from Firefly Aerospace, captured a stunning image of a solar eclipse from the Moon's surface. The photo showcases a unique ring effect, where the Earth almost entirely blocks the Sun. This phenomenon is known as the diamond ring effect, and it's a sight to behold.

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Mar 14 2025SCIENCE

Mars and Deimos: A Spacecraft's Close Encounter

A spacecraft on an asteroid-chasing mission recently had a close encounter with Mars. It was a Wednesday when the European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft flew past the Red Planet. During this flyby, the spacecraft captured hundreds of stunning images of Mars and several detailed shots of Deimos, one

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