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Mar 15 2025SCIENCE

Astronauts Launch to Space Station: A New Crew Takes the Stage

Four brave astronauts are set to embark on a journey to the International Space Station tonight. The launch is scheduled for 7:03 p. m. EDT. The crew includes NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, along with Takuya Onishi from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and Russian cosmonaut K

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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

Sun's Stormy Behavior: How NASA's New Mission Keeps Us Safe

NASA has just launched an exciting new mission to keep an eye on the Sun's behavior. This mission, called PUNCH, uses four small satellites working together. These satellites give us a 3D view of the Sun's outer layer, known as the corona. This is a big deal because it helps us understand and predic

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Mar 14 2025SCIENCE

The Secret to Successful Pregnancies in Dairy Cows

Dairy cows face a big challenge with embryo resorption, which often happens early in pregnancy. This issue is a major reason why dairy farms don't get the best results from their cows. Macrophages, which are immune cells found in the uterus, play a big role in helping the cow's body accept the pregn

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Mar 13 2025HEALTH

Childhood Trauma and Bone Health: The Hidden Connection

Childhood trauma can leave lasting marks on a person's body and mind. This isn't just about feelings or memories. It can also affect how the body grows and heals. One area that scientists are looking into is how childhood trauma might affect bone health. This is where things get interesting. Tiny pa

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Mar 13 2025SCIENCE

SpaceX Crew-10: A New Journey to the ISS

The SpaceX Crew-10 mission is all set to blast off from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A at 7:49 PM ET tonight. The weather is looking good. The Dragon spacecraft will be carried into orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. It will meet up with the ISS around 6:00 AM ET on March 13th. T

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

New Firefighter Turned Politician: A Fresh Face in Nassau County

Olena Nicks, a seasoned volunteer firefighter and financial analyst, has just been sworn in as a Nassau County legislator. She won her seat in a landslide victory. She is ready to tackle the issues that matter most to her constituents. She is not interested in playing politics. She is focused on

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Mar 11 2025SCIENCE

Asteroid 2024 YR4: A Close Call and a Wake-Up Call

In the vast expanse of space, Earth is constantly at risk from rogue asteroids. These space rocks have caused massive destruction in the past. The dinosaurs, for instance, were wiped out by a massive asteroid impact around 66 million years ago. This event, known as the Chicxulub impact, caused an "i

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Mar 11 2025SCIENCE

What Happens to Astronauts' Bodies in Space?

Two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, are spending nearly a year in space due to technical issues. They were originally planned to spend a week in space but have been stuck there for nine months. The human body goes through many changes in space. Gravity is different in space.

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Mar 11 2025SCIENCE

Space Missions Delayed: Weather and Tech Issues

NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions faced a launch delay due to poor weather conditions and technical issues. These missions were set to launch together from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch window had a mere 20% chance of favorable weather, leading to a decision to postpone. This

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