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
Lately, a very exciting agreement has brought the Colorado Avalanche fans a lot of happiness. Starting February 4, 2025, sports fans in Colorado will be able to watch the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche live on Xfinity. Altitude Sports is making a comeback for the people of Colora
Billions of years ago, a massive asteroid crash landed on Earth's moon. The asteroid tore two gigantic channels into the lunar surface. These massive chasms were created in a area on the back side of the moon. The asteroid measured about 15 miles across and blasted its way through the moon's cr
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
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
Imagine the human family tree is a big puzzle. Scientists have been adding new pieces for years. Recently, they found some bones in China that don't fit any known ancient human relative. These bones belong to a new species with a huge brain, even bigger than ours! Some scientists think this species
Did you know that astronauts heading to the Moon for NASA's Artemis missions need special boots? Why? Because the Moon's poles are super cold, reaching temperatures as low as -369°F (-223°C)! That's way colder than the equatorial regions where the Apollo missions landed. The extreme temperatures mea
In cold snaps, frozen pipes can become a real headache. Plumbers in southern Colorado are staying busy, with many calls about frozen pipes. Big Cat Plumbing, a local plumbing company, shared some tips to prevent these issues. One of the most important things is to know where your water shut-off val
Imagine this: two space probes, one from the U. S. and one from Japan, are on their way to the Moon. This isn't your typical space mission; these probes are part of a growing trend where private companies are leading the way in lunar exploration. The journey began early one morning at Cape Canavera
Scientists have been trying to figure out what makes some alien plants become invasive, often comparing successful invaders with other groups. But, not much attention has been given to how these traits vary among invaders. Here, researchers took a fresh approach. They studied both the differences in
