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Apr 01 2026SCIENCE

Moon Mission Fun at the Great Lakes Science Center

The Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland is getting ready for NASA’s Artemis II launch. The event will let people watch the pre‑launch live on April 1 at the Discovery Stage. Visitors can follow the countdown and see what happens as the mission prepares to leave Earth. Artemis II will carry four

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Apr 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Cruise Star Shines With Space‑Themed Fun

Norwegian Luna is the newest vessel in the cruise line’s fleet, designed to look and feel like a journey through the cosmos. The ship is decked out with moon‑shaped fixtures, starry murals and a hull that displays the zodiac constellations. Its size is about ten percent bigger than earlier models, a

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Apr 01 2026SCIENCE

Learning from Chernobyl’s radiation-loving fungus

In the ruins of a nuclear reactor in Chernobyl, something strange is growing. A dark, almost black fungus called Cladosporium sphaerospermum has taken over the walls of the abandoned Unit 4 building. This isn’t just any fungus—it thrives where radiation levels would be deadly to humans. Scientists h

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Hospital Prices in Alabama: Are They Really Transparent?

Alabama hospitals face a growing push to show how much they charge patients. The federal government has set rules, but it is unclear if all hospitals follow them. Researchers examined 124 Alabama hospitals listed on the state’s health website. They removed psychiatric and VA centers, leaving 106 ho

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Mar 31 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Amazon’s New Stargate Series Could Revive Space Adventure on TV

Amazon Prime Video is preparing a fresh take on the classic sci‑fi franchise Stargate. The new series, still in development, has no fixed release date but is expected to debut within the next few years. It isn’t just a nostalgic return; it aims to bring back the wide‑ranging, easily approachable spa

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Mar 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Funding Moves Show Shift to Core Infrastructure

The latest wave of startup funding points toward a focus on the underlying systems that drive tomorrow’s technology. Investors are pouring money into projects that build the backbone for AI, space computing, and digital security rather than just new consumer apps. One standout deal is a $400 mill

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Spain blocks US war planes from its skies

Spain has decided to shut its airspace to U. S. military aircraft that are part of strikes against Iran. This move follows earlier statements that Spain would not allow its bases to be used for the conflict. The restriction means U. S. jets must fly around Spain on their way to targets in the Middle

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Space Talk: Movies, Orbit Tech and the Next Moon Mission

The new film about a lone astronaut on a long‑haul space trip sparks debate about how realistic the science feels. Experts point out that while some details are imaginative, many of the challenges shown—like life support and radiation protection—mirror real research. Next up is a look at data cen

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Mar 29 2026SCIENCE

Space Plans Shift: From Lunar Station to Moon Base, Comet Spin Mystery Revealed

NASA is changing its roadmap for the Moon. The agency has decided to stop work on the Gateway space station, a joint project that would have orbited the Moon. Instead, it will focus on building a permanent base on the lunar surface with an estimated cost of $20 billion. The new plan has three stages

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Mar 28 2026SCIENCE

Space Station Sickness: A Mystery Unfolds

A 59‑year‑old former Air Force officer, who has flown to space four times, told a news agency that he suddenly became ill while eating dinner on the International Space Station. The incident happened just days before a planned spacewalk, and his crew reacted immediately, calling for ground‑based med

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