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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Moon vs. Mars: Elon Musk's Vision vs. Congress's Plan

Fifty-three years ago, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history as part of the Apollo 11 mission, becoming the first humans to step on the moon. Now, lawmakers in Congress have their eyes set on seeing another American on the moon by 2027. However, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has a differ

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Jan 14 2025SCIENCE

Moon’s Hidden Water: What Lunar Trailblazer Aims to Unveil

NASA has big plans to return to the Moon by 2026 with its Artemis II mission. But before that, they’re sending two missions to the lunar south pole to search for resources. One of these missions is Lunar Trailblazer, a satellite that's going to study water on the Moon. Scientists think there might b

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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

NASA's Science Division Gets New Temporary Leaders

Recently, some big shakeups have happened in NASA's Science Mission Directorate. Mark Clampin, the head of NASA's astrophysics division, is now filling in as the temporary second-in-command for the entire science division. This is because Sandra Connelly, who used to have that job, is retiring. Mark

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Jan 11 2025SCIENCE

The JPL Stands Strong Amidst LA's Raging Infernos

Imagine a place where the future of space exploration is shaped—the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). This hub, funded by NASA and managed by Caltech, has dodged the wrath of the wildfires plaguing Los Angeles. The Eaton fire, ravaging areas like Altadena near the San Gabriel Mountains, has fortunate

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Jan 10 2025SPORTS

Melo's Journey: From Court to Hall of Fame with Asani's Help

Carmelo Anthony, the legendary Knicks player, is on the path to the Hall of Fame. This year, he's been nominated, and it was his long-time business partner, Asani Swann, who first shared the big news. They've been working together for over a decade, and Asani's corporate background has brought valua

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Jan 08 2025SCIENCE

NASA's New Plans for Mars Samples: A Race Against Time and Cost

NASA is rethinking its strategy to bring samples from Mars to Earth. The original plan, with the European Space Agency, was too expensive and slow. Now, NASA has two new ideas. One uses the same method that landed the Perseverance rover. The other asks companies like SpaceX or Blue Origin for help.

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Jan 08 2025SCIENCE

NASA's Next Mars Mission: A Waiting Game for Trump's Decision

NASA is planning to bring Martian rocks back to Earth, but they haven't finalized their plan yet. Instead, they're leaving the big decision up to the incoming President, Donald J. Trump. The mission, called Mars Sample Return, was initially estimated to cost up to $11 billion, but NASA has found way

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

IV Therapy Gone Wrong: What Puts Kids at Risk?

Have you ever wondered what happens when medicine meant for a kid's veins leaks into surrounding tissues? This is called extravasation, a common injury in children's hospitals. It can cause harm and lengthen hospital stays. So, what puts kids at risk? A study in Iran tried to find out. Over a year,

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

Jimmy Carter and NASA's Turning Point

Back in 1977, President Jimmy Carter was having some beef with NASA. He thought the space shuttle program was just a way to keep the agency alive, not a genuine need. Despite his skepticism, Carter ended up saving the space shuttle project, which became one of NASA's most famous vehicles. Plus, his

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Dec 28 2024WEATHER

Weather and Ice: How Central Minnesota's Fishing Season is Affected

Today, the mercury climbed to the upper 30s, and rain filled the skies of Central Minnesota. For ice anglers, these conditions aren't exactly perfect. Glen from Outdoor News had some interesting insights to share. He thinks the current weather won't do major harm to the ice conditions. In fact, he s

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