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May 20 2025POLITICS

Space Missiles: A Pricey Plan for the Future

A big announcement is coming. The President is ready to reveal his vision for a new space missile defense system. This isn't just any system. It's a massive project that could cost a lot of money and take a long time to build. The plan is to put weapons in space that can shoot down incoming missiles

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May 20 2025POLITICS

Musk's Shift in Political Spending: A New Era?

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, made a surprising announcement. He declared that he would be cutting back on his political donations in the future. This news came during his appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha. The forum took place on May 20, 2025. Musk's decision marks a signific

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May 20 2025SCIENCE

Mars' Mystery Streaks: Not Water After All

Mars has always been a subject of curiosity. The red planet is home to Olympus Mons, a giant mountain that stands about 22 kilometers tall. This is more than double the height of Mount Everest on Earth. Around this massive mountain, there are rolling hills covered in bright and dark streaks. These

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May 20 2025SCIENCE

The Sun's Unpredictable Storms: Are We Prepared?

Predicting space weather is tricky. Unlike Earth weather, it doesn't get as much attention, even though the risks are high. Scientists can spot solar storms and estimate when they'll reach Earth, but there's a big unknown. The magnetic field of a storm, known as the Bz component, can't be predicted

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May 20 2025SCIENCE

Space Station Microbes: Earth's New Neighbors?

Chinese researchers have found something unusual in space. A new type of bacteria has been discovered on the Tiangong space station. This bacteria, named Niallia tiangongensis, is not found on Earth. It is a relative of a common Earth bacteria, but it has changed to live in space. This is not th

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May 18 2025SCIENCE

Space Station Bacterial Breakthrough: What Does It Mean?

A new type of bacteria has been found on the Tiangong Space Station. This isn't just any bacteria. It's a unique strain that has adapted to the tough conditions of space. It was discovered during the Shenzhou-15 mission in May 2023. This isn't the first time bacteria has been found in space. But thi

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May 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Robots in Space: The Future of Exploration

Robots are becoming the future of space exploration. These robots are designed to work together in tough conditions. They can sense their environment and make decisions on their own. This is crucial for exploring harsh places like space. One big challenge is making sure these robots can talk to eac

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May 16 2025LIFESTYLE

Local News Roundup: Budget Cuts, Business Changes, and Space Adventures

San Luis Obispo County is in a tight spot. The county is looking at some serious budget cuts. This means some important programs, like homeless services, might take a hit. Why? Because state and federal funding has dropped. Local leaders are hoping that community partners can step in to help keep th

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May 16 2025SCIENCE

Voyager's Thruster Revival: A Spacecraft's Second Wind

Voyager 1 has been a space traveler for nearly 50 years, braving the tough conditions of outer space. It is a marvel of engineering that has kept going despite its age. The latest challenge for the team on the ground was to bring back to life a set of thrusters that had been out of action for deca

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May 16 2025CELEBRITIES

Shaq's Space Doubts: The Star's Take on Blue Origin's Big Launch

Shaquille O’Neal has a lot to say about Jeff Bezos. He has learned a lot from the billionaire, but he doesn't always agree with him. One thing that really caught Shaq's attention was Blue Origin's all-female space trip in 2025. This event was a big deal. Six women, including famous names like Katy P

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