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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 2026ENVIRONMENT

March in Texas hits a century-old heat record

This March didn’t just break records in Dallas-Fort Worth—it smashed them. The average temperature reached 67. 4°F by the end of the month, beating the old 1907 record by less than a degree. Daytime highs were even more extreme, sitting a full degree above normal, while nighttime lows crept up by fo

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Apr 01 2026WEATHER

Spring’s last surprise: Mixed weather hits Minnesota mid-week

Minnesota’s April forecast isn’t fooling anyone. After ditching heavy winter coats just weeks ago, residents should prepare for a blast of messy weather. Starting Wednesday evening, a storm system will sweep through the state, bringing heavy rain, sleet, and even a chance of snow. The Twin Cities mi

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Apr 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Tech Tales That Feel Too Close to Home

Black Mirror isn’t just another sci-fi show about robots and spaceships. It’s a mirror held up to today’s tech habits, reflecting how close we already are to some of its wildest ideas. What makes the series stand out isn’t fancy effects or big explosions. It’s how it turns everyday tools—like social

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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 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Music: Tool or Threat?

New software lets anyone create almost professional songs in minutes. Platforms like Suno and Udio use huge data banks to write melodies, choose instruments, and mix tracks automatically. The result is music that sounds real but was made by a computer. Some artists love the speed. A songwr

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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 2026OPINION

Colorado’s Film Future: A New Path Ahead

The Colorado film scene, once a hotspot for classic movies, has struggled with few big projects and talent moving to bigger markets. A fresh opportunity arrives when the Sundance International Film Festival plans a ten‑year stay in Boulder starting 2027. The state’s $70 million deal includes $34 mil

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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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