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Oct 13 2024SCIENCE

Catch a Glimpse: Comet A3 Visits Earth After 80,000 Years

A comet named A3, which hasn't passed by Earth in 80,000 years, recently made an appearance in the skies of South Carolina. This comet, originating from the distant Oort Cloud, is a rare sight. The Oort Cloud is a vast region filled with icy bodies and debris, believed to be remnants from the format

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Oct 12 2024SCIENCE

Get Ready, San Antonio! A Comet Is Coming Your Way!

Hey, space enthusiasts! Mark your calendars because a comet is about to make an appearance in San Antonio's evening sky. From October 11 to 18, just after sunset, you'll have a chance to spot Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. This isn't your average star; it's a giant ice ball zooming through space, and it's

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days: Unbeatable Apple Deals Await!

Get ready, tech lovers! Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are here, and they're bringing some incredible Apple discounts. From AirPods to MacBooks and iPads, there's something for everyone. If you've been eyeing the latest Apple gear, now's the time to strike. But why wait? Let’s dive into the best deals

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

HP's New CFO: A Leap from Medtronic to Tech Giant

HP has appointed Karen Parkhill as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 5. Parkhill is leaving her post at Medtronic, a global medical devices company, where she has been the Executive Vice President and CFO since 2016. This move highlights the trend of top finance chiefs switchin

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Unlock Your Samsung Galaxy Ring with Health Savings

Ever thought about using your health savings or flexible spending account (FSA/HSA) funds to buy the latest tech gadgets? Now you can! Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Ring, a innovative wearable that you can purchase with your healthcare dollars. But what's the deal with ZDNET's recommendations? Well

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Oct 03 2024SCIENCE

A Giant Telescope Model Brings Cosmic Wonders to Campus

Ever wondered what it feels like to stand under a massive telescope mirror? Well, you don't have to travel far anymore. The Hobby-Eberly telescope model from McDonald Observatory has found a new home at the Texas Science and Natural History Museum on campus. This isn't just any model; it's 7% of the

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Oct 03 2024NATION

How NASA’s bumped SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts felt watching their rocket launch without them

Here is the reformatted article: Until recently, NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson were assigned to SpaceX's Crew-9 mission. However, their seats had to be reassigned in August to bring home two other NASA astronauts currently living on the International Space Station (ISS). The Spa

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Oct 03 2024NATION

Watch for a Shooting Star Over San Francisco's Famous Bridge

Comet A3, also known as Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3), was spotted in San Francisco, California, early Friday morning, and astronomers believe it will make another appearance in October. The comet was seen flying over the Golden Gate Bridge at sunrise, and stunning time-lapse footage was captu

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Oct 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Surprising Power of Smart Glasses

Imagine walking down a busy street while wearing smart glasses. These aren't your typical sunglasses; they have a camera and can recognize faces. Sounds like a recipe for privacy issues, right? Well, two college students decided to show just how real these concerns are with their project called I-XR

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Oct 02 2024SCIENCE

The Oddly Lopsided Planet: WASP-107b's Mysterious Atmosphere

Imagine a planet where one side is always day, and the other is always night. That's what happens on WASP-107b, but there’s something strange about it. Its atmosphere is taller on one side than the other, making it look lopsided. This might not sound like a big deal, but for astronomers, it's a surp

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