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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

Printing Plastics in Space: The Future of Sustainable Manufacturing

Ever dreamed of making things on demand, just like in those sci-fi movies? Well, that dream is becoming a reality, thanks to major strides in chemistry and engineering. Hobbyists with 3D printers and industrial pros alike are getting a taste of this future through rapid prototyping and modular manuf

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Jan 15 2025SCIENCE

Two Moon Landers, One Launch: What's the Big Deal?

Early morning on January 15th, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center. Aboard were two lunar landers, one from the U. S. and one from Japan, each with their own unique journey to the moon. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost 1 and ispace's HAKUTO-R M2 'Resilience' are bo

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Jan 15 2025SPORTS

Sports Action Begins This Week in Colorado Springs

Mark your calendars, Colorado Springs! The Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services are kicking off youth sports registration this week. On Wednesday, January 15th, you can sign your kids up for spring soccer and tackle football at 9 AM. Later, on February 24th, registration opens fo

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Jan 14 2025SCIENCE

NASA's New Mars Plans: Bringing Home Martian Samples Faster and Cheaper

NASA is rethinking its strategy for bringing Martian samples back to Earth. The Perseverance rover has been collecting samples since 2021, which could help scientists understand if life existed on Mars. The original plan was too expensive and time-consuming, so NASA has come up with two new strategi

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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 11 2025SCIENCE

Hot Photos from Mercury's Close Encounter

You might think that Mercury is just our little neighbor. But it's not so simple. This small planet is brutal. It's so close to the Sun that it experiences extreme temperatures, from super hot to freezing cold. Plus, it's heavily beaten by solar radiation. So, imagine our excitement when the Europea

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Jan 10 2025SCIENCE

Big Waves Delay Blue Origin's New Glenn Launch

Blue Origin has postponed the launch of its New Glenn rocket due to rough seas in the Atlantic Ocean. The rocket, named after astronaut John Glenn, was set to take off from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The mission aims to test the communications, power, and control systems for Blue Origin's multi-use

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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

Smart Irrigation for Wineries: A DIY Solution

Farmers rely heavily on weather and soil moisture to decide when to water their crops. A group in Spain hit a snag while setting up a vineyard. They needed a budget-friendly way to monitor soil and air conditions. Commercial options were either too pricey or didn't fit their needs. So, they rolled u

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