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Nov 29 2025EDUCATION

Unravel the Cosmos: Test Your Space Smarts with This Week's Puzzle Challenge

Ever wondered how much you really know about the universe? There's a fun way to find out. Every week, a popular space news site shares amazing stories. These stories cover everything from new space missions to stunning pictures from powerful telescopes. To make learning about space even more excitin

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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

A New Face in Space: Chris Williams' Journey to the ISS

Chris Williams, a man with a diverse background, recently embarked on his first space journey. He joined two Russian cosmonauts, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikaev, aboard a Soyuz spacecraft. Their mission? To reach the International Space Station (ISS) on Thanksgiving Day. The journey began at

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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

Asteroid Bennu: A Cosmic Grocery Store for Life's Ingredients

Asteroids might have been like cosmic delivery trucks, bringing essential supplies for life to Earth. Scientists recently found tryptophan, an important amino acid, in samples from asteroid Bennu. This discovery adds to the growing list of life's building blocks found in space rocks. Bennu is a sma

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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

A New Crew Heads to the Space Station on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving morning will see a Soyuz rocket lift off from Kazakhstan, carrying a NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch is set for 4:27 a. m. EST, with live coverage starting at 3:30 a. m. EST on NASA's YouTube channel. The crew includes NASA's Chris

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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

Cosmic Bites: How Astronauts Share Tastes of Home

Up in space, food does more than just fill stomachs. It's a big deal on the International Space Station (ISS), where astronauts from different countries share meals from their home cultures. This turns eating into a fun way to connect and feel less homesick. Jonny Kim, a Korean-American astronaut,

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Nov 28 2025SCIENCE

A Space Station's Ground Problem

A Soyuz rocket lifted off on Thursday, carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The crew, including two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut, reached the ISS safely. But back on Earth, a big issue popped up. A huge 20-ton service platform wasn't secured properly befo

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Nov 28 2025SCIENCE

Mars' Hidden Sparks: Tiny Lightning Strikes Detected

In a surprising discovery, scientists have found evidence of small lightning strikes on Mars. These tiny sparks were picked up by the microphone on NASA's Perseverance rover. The sounds were recorded during dust storms and dust devils, with 55 instances documented over two Martian years. These elect

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Nov 28 2025SCIENCE

A New Crew Takes Off for the ISS

A team of space explorers has just begun their journey to the International Space Station (ISS). This mission involves a mix of seasoned and new astronauts. The Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, powered by a Soyuz 2. 1a rocket, took off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The launch happened at 12:28

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Nov 27 2025HEALTH

Knowing the Cost: How Clear Prices Can Help Patients

In the U. S. , there's been a rise in tools that show healthcare prices. These tools aim to help control costs and give patients more say in their care. But do they really help patients, or just add more stress? Most tools just put price info out there for patients to find if they want. This is cal

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Nov 27 2025EDUCATION

Unveiling Madrid's Forgotten African Roots

In the heart of Madrid, a new wave of tours is taking visitors off the beaten path, shining a light on the city's African heritage. This history, often overlooked in Spanish education, is being brought to life by passionate guides like Kwame Ondo. Ondo, who grew up in Spain, noticed the absence of B

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