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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Space Traffic Control: time for a reboot

Thousands of satellites are orbiting Earth, and they are expected to double every two years. With so many satellites around now and more are expected to be launched, how do we prevent them from colliding? One important thing to note is that there are ships and aircraft on Earth with sensors

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Spinning into Lunar Graviation for New Shepard

Blue Origin set off to the skies a few days back from their Texas launch site for a 29th run. This trip wasn’t about tourists having a blast in space. It was all about research. In a twist, they spun the capsule enough time to simulate moon gravity. That meant spinning up to 11 times a minu

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

What Makes Young People Stick to Online Peer Support?

Online peer support groups offer a safe space for youngsters. They can chat anonymously and connect with others facing similar situations. This setup is the same for young people who want an open platform to share their feelings. But keeping users active and engaged is a big challenge.

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Think About It: NASA's Science Teams on Hold and why

It's all a bit of a pickle right? NASA, the awesome space agency, has temporarily paused a bunch of their science committees. This isn't just about one or two groups, but several. Why ? They're trying to figure out how to follow recent orders from the president. The big guy in charge, who is also t

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

Spinning Towards the Moon: Blue Origin's Gravity Test

In the wide-open skies of west Texas, Blue Origin is gearing up for a big day. Tuesday morning, they're launching a New Shepard rocket. This isn't just another trip to space; it's a chance to test out some cool moon-related tech. It is a big step for the company. The mission is all about science. T

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

The Upside and Downside of Urban Greens

Green spaces in cities are often praised for their positive effects on health. People living in urban areas are increasingly looking for ways to connect with nature. In urban settings, green spaces are commonly known to provide health benefits. These benefits have been documented for a long time.

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Feb 02 2025SCIENCE

Unexpected Discoveries rockets and coral

A big surprise in the sky was a rocket blasting off. Someone near Turks and Caicos spotted it on a recent January night in 2023. The sky was full of light! She wasn't seeing stars or meteors. This was a test of SpaceX Starship to Mars. But when they tried to control the ship, it flashed and came cra

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Secrets Exposed: How Teens See Digital Harassment

Teenagers think the online world may be a place to explore but they often land into trouble. Sharing sexual content is part of the teen conversations online. The content start off as consensual between teens. However, things can go wrong. It turns the situation from being consensual sexti

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Life's Building Blocks Found on Asteroid Bennu

In 2023, a historic mission brought back 121. 6 grams of samples from Bennu. Bennu is an asteroid and available samples show an abundance of carbon, nitrogen, and ammonia. But Bennu isn't your typical asteroid. It's particularly valuable because the analysis included the extraction and ident

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Jan 30 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Money Talk: Tariffs and the Future of Electric Cars

Tariffs. They're a big worry for many businesses, especially Tesla. The electric car giant is super reliant on parts from all around the globe. But that's a problem. The company's top money expert just warned that new tariffs might shrink the company's earnings. The company's CFO, didn't

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