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Nov 26 2024SCIENCE

Space Travel: What Happens to Astronauts' Brains?

Ever wondered how space travel affects astronauts' brains? It turns out, long missions have some interesting effects. Recently, NASA scientists checked how 25 astronauts' brains handled six months on the International Space Station (ISS). They used a special test called the "cognition battery" to se

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Nov 26 2024SCIENCE

The Dusty Secret of the Sombrero Galaxy

Imagine a galaxy that looks like a giant hat. The Sombrero Galaxy, also known as Messier 104, is one such celestial body. Located about 31 million light-years away, it's the most massive spiral galaxy within 100 million light-years of us. But here's a twist: unlike our Milky Way, the Sombrero forms

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Nov 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Rocket Lab's Big Funding Boost for Space Solar Power

You might have heard about the CHIPS and Science Act. It's a big deal in the tech world, and recently, Rocket Lab scored big time with a funding boost. The US Department of Commerce has promised up to $23. 9 million to help Rocket Lab make more space-grade solar cells. These tiny powerhouses fuel up

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Nov 24 2024SCIENCE

Elon Musk's Mars Dream vs Neil deGrasse Tyson's Realism

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson recently expressed skepticism about Elon Musk's plan to send people to Mars. On a recent episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher, " Tyson suggested that such a mission would only become feasible when governments see it as beneficial. He also hinted that the then-inco

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Nov 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

Starlink Launch: SpaceX Aims for Saturday Night

SpaceX has marked Saturday evening as the ideal time to launch 20 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch site chosen is Vandenberg Space Force Base, with a four-hour window that kicks off at 7:26 p. m. Once the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket detaches, it’s scheduled to touch down o

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Nov 24 2024SCIENCE

Why Time Matters in Solar Wind Forecasting

The sun constantly releases a stream of plasma and magnetic field, known as the solar wind, that fills the solar system. This wind can cause space weather that affects our technology. Scientists use models to predict solar wind conditions a few days ahead. These models rely on observations of the su

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Nov 23 2024LIFESTYLE

Visit the Metta Market: A Hub for St. Pete’s Wellness Community

Ever thought about trying acupuncture or a new massage technique? Now's your chance! The Metta Center, a place where small business owners and wellness entrepreneurs gather, is hosting their next Metta Market event. This Sunday, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. , you can explore the world of self-care with

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Tracking Older Adults' Daily Life with Smartphones: A New Way to Monitor Cognitive Health

Today's methods for keeping an eye on the cognition of older adults aren't cutting it, especially with the rising number of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We need better ways that are sensitive, can be used on a large scale, give objective results, and reflect real-life funct

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Nov 23 2024SCIENCE

Stellar Snapshots: Two Books Celebrate Space Telescope Discoveries

Did you know that two fascinating books have just hit the shelves, taking us on a journey through the cosmos? These books, "Portraits of the Universe" by Jason Steffen and "Pillars of Creation" by Richard Panek, are shining a spotlight on the incredible discoveries made by two significant space tele

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Nov 22 2024SCIENCE

Space Telescopes and Starshades: Finding Earth-like Worlds

Imagine going on a cosmic treasure hunt for planets similar to our own. NASA's New Worlds Observer (NWO) mission is an exciting step in this direction. This mission involves a 4-meter space telescope and a 50-meter starshade placed at a stable point between Earth and the Sun, known as L2. The goal?

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