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Feb 26 2025SCIENCE

China's Asteroid Adventure: Tianwen-2 Mission

China is gearing up for an exciting space adventure with the Tianwen-2 mission. This isn't just any mission; it's a two-for-one deal. First, the spacecraft will visit a near-Earth asteroid named Kamoʻoalewa. This asteroid is special because it's like a mini-moon, always hanging out near Earth. The s

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Feb 26 2025SCIENCE

China's New Satellite: What's the Big Deal?

China has sent a new satellite into space. This isn't just any satellite, though. It's called ChinaSat-10R, and it's designed to replace an older one that's been up there since 2011. The launch happened on February 22 from a place called Xichang Satellite Launch Center. This launch was a big deal be

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Bridging the Gap: Helping Ethnic Minorities Fight Liver Cancer

Liver cancer is a big health problem around the world. It hits ethnic minorities especially hard. Why? Because they often struggle with cultural differences, low health awareness, and not enough access to healthcare. These issues make it tough for them to manage their health and get the right treatm

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Who's Really in Charge of DOGE?

The name of the acting administrator for the US DOGE Service, a temporary department focused on government efficiency, has finally been revealed. Amy Gleason has been quietly leading this initiative, which was started by Elon Musk. Gleason has a strong background in both health care and technology.

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Feb 25 2025SCIENCE

Asteroid 2024 YR4: From Scary to Safe

A space rock named 2024 YR4 was first seen on December 27, 2024. It was really big, about 131 to 295 feet wide, like a large building. At first, scientists thought it might hit Earth in 2032. But now, they say there's almost no chance of that happening. NASA and the European Space Agency both agree

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

Who's Choosing Medical Aid in Dying?

Medical aid in dying, or MAID, is a significant topic in the United States. It's legal in many states, covering over one-fifth of the population. However, the majority of people who choose MAID are white and well-educated. This raises some important questions. Does everyone understand what MAID is?

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Feb 24 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Glimpse from the X-37B: A Secretive Space Plane's Journey

The X-37B space plane, a secretive spacecraft, recently shared a stunning view of Earth. This photo was captured last year from a camera mounted on the plane while it was high above our planet. The Space Force, which operates the X-37B, released the image. This isn't the first time the plane has bee

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Feb 22 2025SCIENCE

SpaceX to Launch NASA's NEO Hunter

NASA has chosen SpaceX to launch a new space telescope. This telescope is designed to search for near-Earth objects, or NEOs. The mission, called NEO Surveyor, will be launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida. The launch is planned for September 2027. The telescope will operate from a special poin

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Feb 22 2025POLITICS

DOGE's Mystery Mission at NASA: What's Really Going On?

Lawmakers want to know more about DOGE's activities at NASA. They think NASA hasn't been clear enough about what DOGE is up to. NASA said DOGE found someone to work at NASA, but didn't say who or what they'll do. Lawmakers want to know who this person is and what they'll do. They're worried about co

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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

The Struggle for Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Mental health and substance use disorders often go hand in hand, making treatment more complex. People dealing with both issues face a tough challenge, especially when services for both aren't easily available. A recent study looked into where these combined services are located and what might be st

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