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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Who Made the Biggest Splash on Election Night TV?

Election Night on TV was a rollercoaster for many news anchors. Early plans for a neck-and-neck race were thrown out the window as soon as the first exit polls came in. Former President Donald Trump quickly emerged as the winner, while Vice President Kamala Harris' support in key states like Michiga

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Nov 07 2024HEALTH

Helping Kids with Autism Adjust to Life After COVID-19

Imagine trying to understand and navigate a world that's suddenly changed overnight. That's what kids with autism and their families have been dealing with due to COVID-19. The T-Res project wants to help. They're creating an online toolkit to ease the transition back to regular routines as restrict

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Space Safety: NATO's Cyber Challenges

NATO heavily relies on space assets for missions and defense. But these assets come with a hidden danger: cybersecurity gaps. These weaknesses exist throughout NATO's supply chain for space assets, putting both NATO's missions and member states' security at risk. What's worrying is that this supply

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Nov 07 2024FINANCE

Different Coins, Different Codes: Exploring Variety in Cryptocurrencies

The world of cryptocurrencies is vast and growing rapidly, with thousands of different types now available. While there's a lot of diversity, there's also a fair amount of deceit, with scammers hoping to cash in on the current craze. To understand how unique these cryptocurrencies really are, resear

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Nov 07 2024SCIENCE

Farewell, NEOWISE: Asteroid Hunter's Final Orbit Ends in a Blaze

NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft, which spent over a decade hunting near-Earth objects like asteroids, met its end in a dramatic way. On November 1, the craft burned up in Earth's atmosphere, as expected. Launched in 2009 as WISE, its main mission was to explore the universe in infrared light. When its coo

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Voting from Space: NASA Astronauts Make Their Voices Heard in 2024 Election

Did you know that some Americans are voting from space this year? That's right – NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are participating in the 2024 election. They use special procedures to cast their votes, just like any other American citizen. Four astronauts are currently

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Nov 07 2024SCIENCE

NASA's VIPER Rover: A New Path Forward

NASA's VIPER lunar rover mission, which was canceled in July, is now under review for potential repurposing. About 50 initial expressions of interest were received, with a more formal request for information (RFI) issued afterward. NASA is currently considering partnerships to move forward with the

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Nov 07 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX's Dragon Delivers Supplies to ISS with Some New Tricks

SpaceX recently sent its cargo Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) using a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch took place on November 4 at 9:29 PM Eastern time from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A. The Dragon spacecraft, known as CRS-31 or SpX-31, will dock with the ISS on N

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Nov 07 2024SCIENCE

Jupiter's Colorful Makeover: Seeing the Gas Giant in a New Light

Ever since 2016, NASA's Juno spacecraft has been orbiting Jupiter, capturing stunning images of the planet and its moons. But get ready for a fresh look! On October 23, Juno made its closest approach to Jupiter, and the new photos are breathtaking. We're talking vibrant colors and shapes that look l

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meet GitHub Spark: The Future of Apps Without the Fuss

Last week, Microsoft-owned GitHub launched a new AI platform called Spark. It aims to revolutionize how consumers interact with tech, especially on phones. With Spark, anyone can create 'micro apps', or 'Sparks', instantly tailored to their needs. No more downloading from app stores or waiting for n

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