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Nov 01 2024SCIENCE

Mars' Moon Phobos: A Closer Look at an Odd Orbit

Did you know that Mars has a moon named Phobos? This little guy has a pretty weird orbit and shape, but that's not all. Scientists have found out that Phobos is getting closer to Mars over time. They think this might be because of the planet's gravity pulling it in. Isn't that cool? This discovery h

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Satellites Smarten Up: AI Device Brings Processing, Cloud Services to Space

Meet Aptos Orbital, a young startup from Silicon Valley with a big idea. They've just revealed an AI device for satellites that's set to change how we handle data in space. Today's satellites are a bit like old computers—stuck in their own worlds, struggling with limited power, and going silent for

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Oct 22 2024SCIENCE

Look Out for the Spooky Daytime Comet!

Astronomers are excited as a new comet, Comet C/2024 S1, is set to make its appearance near Earth this week, just in time for Halloween. Discovered at the end of September, this comet will pass close to our planet on October 24. To catch a glimpse, look towards the eastern sky before sunrise. After

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Oct 15 2024SCIENCE

Cincinnati's Supermoon Night: A Guide for Stargazers

Are you ready to witness the brightest supermoon of 2024? If you're in Cincinnati, you're in luck! This October's full moon is extra special. It's not just any full moon, but a supermoon, the third in a row. This means the moon will appear bigger and brighter than usual. Why is it so special? W

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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

Why Religion Fuels Boxer Artur Beterbiev's Power

Artur Beterbiev, a Russian boxer, is set to make history. On October 12, he'll face Dmitry Bivol in Riyadh. If he wins, he'll be the first boxer in the four-belt era to hold all light heavyweight titles. Beterbiev's power in the ring isn't just from his hard work, but also from his deep faith. Bete

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Oct 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Sony Offers Refurbished PS5s at a Bargain Price

In a surprising move, Sony has started selling refurbished PlayStation 5 consoles, both the standard disc drive version and the digital edition, which originally launched in 2020. These consoles are now up for grabs, providing a cheaper entry point into the PS5 generation. The disc drive PS5 is pric

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Thunderbird's New Appointment Tool: Easy, Free, and Self-Hosted

Imagine you run a small business and need a simple way for clients to book appointments. The team behind the popular email client, Thunderbird, has created something that might just be what you're looking for – and it's free! Meet Thunderbird Appointment, a new web service designed by the same

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Atlanta Woman Fights to Keep Her Restaurant Name

In Atlanta, Georgia, a woman named Amanda Kinsey is facing opposition from Mattel, the company that owns Barbie. The issue? The name of her restaurant, "Amanda's BarBeeQue." Kinsey has been running her business since 2017 without any problems until she decided to trademark the name. That’s when thin

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Sep 30 2024SCIENCE

Tiny Space Rock to Join Earth's Orbit for a Brief Visit

Imagine a tiny space rock, roughly the size of a school bus, joining Earth's orbit for a couple of months. This isn't a sci-fi movie plot, but a real-life event that's about to happen. The asteroid, named 2024 PT5, will be temporarily trapped by Earth's gravity and orbit our planet for almost 57 day

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Sep 24 2024SCIENCE

Scouting the Skies: An Uninvited Guest Arrives

A mysterious 33-foot-long space rock, dubbed Asteroid 2024 PT5, has made its way into our planet's orbit, marking a rare visit from beyond our celestial neighborhood. For the next two months, this temporary visitor will hover above our heads, offering astronomers an unprecedented chance to study its

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