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Mar 04 2025SCIENCE

Cooking Up a Storm: How Our Homes' Air Changes

Every home in the United States is unique. They vary in size, how they let air in and out, and how close they are to outside pollution. This makes it tough to figure out what's really going on with the tiny particles floating around inside our homes. When COVID-19 hit, everyone was stuck at home. Th

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Mar 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Hidden Dangers: Unseen Pollutants Near Chemical Plants

Imagine living near a chemical plant. You might think the biggest worry is the main chemical being made, but what about the hidden byproducts? Scientists found something surprising near a plant that makes tetrabromobisphenol A, or TBBPA for short. They discovered new pollutants that aren't usually l

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Mar 04 2025SCIENCE

Starship's Next Big Leap Delayed

The much anticipated eighth test flight of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever constructed, did not take off as planned. The launch was scheduled for Monday evening, March 3, from the Starbase site in South Texas. However, technical problems with both the Super Heavy booster and the Ship upper

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Mar 04 2025POLITICS

Car Prices May Skyrocket Due to New Tariffs

Imagine this: You're excited to buy a new car, but suddenly, the price tag jumps by thousands of dollars. This could be the reality for many Americans starting tomorrow. The reason? New tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. These tariffs, set at 25%, will make popular vehicles like SUVs and ele

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Mar 04 2025SCIENCE

Moon's Morning Glory: Private Lander's First Light

The moon just got a little bit more familiar. A private spacecraft, Blue Ghost, touched down near a lonely peak called Mons Latreille. This spot is in a huge crater named Mare Crisium, which is in the northeast part of the moon's near side. The landing happened on a Sunday, March 2nd. The spacecraf

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Mar 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX's Starlink Satellites: A Giant Leap for Connectivity

In the heart of Florida, a rocket soared into the night sky on a Sunday evening. This wasn't just any rocket; it was SpaceX's Falcon 9, carrying a precious cargo of 21 Starlink satellites. Among these satellites, 13 had a special feature: direct-to-cell capabilities. This means they can beam interne

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Mar 03 2025CRIME

The Enduring Mystery of the Skelton Brothers

In a small town near Ohio, a mother is seeking closure. Tanya Zuvers is asking a judge to declare her three sons dead. It has been almost 15 years since they vanished. The boys were last seen with their father, John Skelton, after a Thanksgiving visit. Skelton is expected to complete his 15-year pri

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Mar 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

New England's Winters: A Changing Landscape

New England's winters are changing. The region is experiencing warmer winters than in the past. This shift is due to climate change, which has caused temperatures to rise. Winters are now 3 degrees warmer on average than they were during the Baby Boom era. This might not sound like much, but it has

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Mar 03 2025SCIENCE

Moon Landing Victory: Texas Company Makes History

A company from Texas, Firefly Aerospace, just made history by successfully landing a spacecraft on the moon. The spacecraft, named Blue Ghost, touched down in the Sea of Crises, a region on the moon's northeast side. This landing is a big deal because it's the first time a commercially-built and ope

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Mar 03 2025SCIENCE

Moon Landing: Private Company Scores a Win on the Lunar Surface

Firefly Aerospace made history as their Blue Ghost lunar lander touched down on the moon's surface. This wasn't just any landing; it was a triumph for private space exploration. The lander, launched in mid-January from Florida, carried 10 experiments for NASA. This mission was part of NASA's commerc

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