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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Voyager 2: A Spacecraft's Power Challenge in Interstellar Space

NASA has turned off one of Voyager 2's science instruments to save power. This spacecraft, launched in 1977, is now over 12 billion miles from Earth. It uses four science tools to study the space beyond our solar system. NASA thinks it can keep running one instrument until the 2030s if they turn off

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Voyager 2's Power-Saving Move: A Spacecraft's Long Journey

NASA made a tough decision recently. They turned off an instrument on Voyager 2, the spacecraft that's been exploring space for over four decades. Why? The spacecraft is running low on power. This isn't the first time NASA has done this. Back in the '80s, they shut down some instruments after Voyage

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

NASCAR's Money Maze: Drivers and Teams Speak Out

For years, NASCAR has been a sport filled with passion and big money. But the way that money is divided among drivers, teams, and the France family (who own NASCAR) has caused some issues. Recently, two teams called 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports decided to take legal action against NASCAR. T

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities Cheer for Simone Biles at Paris Olympics

The second day of the 2024 Paris Olympics was a star-studded affair. Celebrities flocked to the Palais Omnisports to witness Simone Biles' return to competitive gymnastics. The decorated athlete, who holds the record for most medals in gymnastics history, was the main attraction. Among those spotte

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A New Racing Partnership

Imagine diving into the world of NASCAR racing with a fresh perspective. That's exactly what you can do thanks to a new partnership between NASCAR Studios and Words + Pictures. Together, they've formed Full Speed Entertainment, which will bring us racing documentaries, series, special events, studio

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Crypto Tax Rules Are Here: What You Need to Know

Imagine this: you're a crypto trader, and suddenly the US Treasury drops new rules on you. Starting in 2026, your broker will have to report your transactions from 2025 to the IRS. This means if you traded any cryptocurrency like Bitcoin or stablecoins (which track real money), you'll get a form cal

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Oct 05 2024OPINION

The NASCAR Driver Who Brought Back a Beloved Character's Spirit

A satirical-comedic take on the chaotic world of NASCAR? Maybe not entirely, according to Shane van Gisbergen. The New Zealand-born driver recently shared his thoughts on "Talladega Nights" after watching it for the first time. While he acknowledged that some aspects of the movie were satirical, he

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Oct 04 2024SCIENCE

The Last Goodbye: A Farewell to Voyager 2's Trusty Plasma Sensor

Voyager 2, a space explorer that has been on an incredible journey for over four decades, recently said goodbye to one of its most loyal companions - the Plasma Science Experiments (PLS) instrument. This tiny tool, designed by MIT experts, had been beeping away since 1977, sending back vital informa

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Oct 03 2024NATION

How NASA’s bumped SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts felt watching their rocket launch without them

Here is the reformatted article: Until recently, NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson were assigned to SpaceX's Crew-9 mission. However, their seats had to be reassigned in August to bring home two other NASA astronauts currently living on the International Space Station (ISS). The Spa

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Oct 02 2024SPORTS

NASCAR Fans Gear Up for Kansas Speedway: Wind and Excitement Ahead!

Are you ready for some speedy action? NASCAR is back at Kansas Speedway, and this time, it looks like we won't be dealing with any rain delays. Back in May, fans had to wait through hours of delay before the race finally started. But this weekend promises clear skies and an exciting show! The w

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