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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

A New Asteroid on the Radar: Should We Worry?

Did you hear about the new asteroid that astronomers just found? Hard to believe, but it’s named 2023 YR4. Okay, to keep it real, asteroid with a 2. 2% chance of hitting Earth on December 22, 2032. This number just popped up because of new observations. So, how did this happen? As we get m

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

California's Slippery Hills: Palos Verdes Peninsula in Peril

Down south of Los Angeles, the Palos Verdes Peninsula is facing a serious challenge. The ground is moving at an alarming rate, putting homes and lives at risk. This isn't a new issue. The peninsula has a history of landslides. The threat has become more severe in recent years. In 2024, heavy ra

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Feb 05 2025LIFESTYLE

Portable Odor Fighter

Hate bad smells but don't want to spend time changing filters? There's a new gadget in town. The VentiFresh ECO PLUS just might be what you're looking for. It's a compact, UV-powered air purifier inspired by NASA tech. This gadget doesn't just hide smells like some air fresheners do. Instead, it ta

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

Moon's Mysterious Chasms

Billions of years ago, a massive asteroid crash landed on Earth's moon. The asteroid tore two gigantic channels into the lunar surface. These massive chasms were created in a area on the back side of the moon. The asteroid measured about 15 miles across and blasted its way through the moon's cr

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Think About It: NASA's Science Teams on Hold and why

It's all a bit of a pickle right? NASA, the awesome space agency, has temporarily paused a bunch of their science committees. This isn't just about one or two groups, but several. Why ? They're trying to figure out how to follow recent orders from the president. The big guy in charge, who is also t

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Feb 01 2025SCIENCE

Desert Worlds: The Science Behind Sci-Fi Drought

The universe is full of planets. Many of us are drawn to the sand and dust of desert worlds. "Star Wars" and the "Dune" series are famous for their desert planets. Tatooine and Arrakis are memorable. Is it possible to have dry and dusty planets with life such as creatures like womp rats, sandworms o

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Jan 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX's Rescue Mission: Trump Asks Musk to Bring Astronauts Home Early

Did you know that President Trump recently asked SpaceX to rush the return of two NASA astronauts stranded on the International Space Station? Elon Musk, the boss of SpaceX, said Trump wanted these astronauts brought back fast. Interestingly, SpaceX was already planning to bring them back in a coupl

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Jan 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk's Space Puzzle: Why He Said Trump Wants Astronauts Home

SpaceX founder Elon Musk made a strange announcement on his social media platform X on Tuesday. He claimed that President Trump asked SpaceX to bring home two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station. The statement was unusual and caused confusion for NASA. One possible explanation is

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Jan 26 2025SCIENCE

The Day NASA's Opportunity Rover Began Its Martian Adventure

Did you know that on January 25th, 2004, NASA's Opportunity rover touched down on Mars? The rover, which was expected to last only 90 days, ended up exploring the red planet for over 15 years! That's like driving a car across 28 miles of Martian surface. This wasn't the only event that happened on

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Jan 26 2025BUSINESS

EV Startup Canoo Folds, Leaving NASA and Walmart in the Lurch

Canoo, an electric vehicle (EV) startup based in Justin, Texas, has called it quits. The company, known for its unusual-looking electric vans and trucks, announced it was filing for bankruptcy and immediately ceasing operations. This news came as a shock, especially considering Canoo's high-profile

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