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Elon Musk's Space Puzzle: Why He Said Trump Wants Astronauts Home

January 29, 2025

SpaceX founder Elon Musk made a strange announcement on his social media platform X on Tuesday. He claimed that President Trump asked SpaceX to bring home two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station. The statement was unusual and caused confusion for NASA. One possible explanation is

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The Day NASA's Opportunity Rover Began Its Martian Adventure

January 26, 2025

Did you know that on January 25th, 2004, NASA's Opportunity rover touched down on Mars? The rover, which was expected to last only 90 days, ended up exploring the red planet for over 15 years! That's like driving a car across 28 miles of Martian surface. This wasn't the only event that happened on

business

EV Startup Canoo Folds, Leaving NASA and Walmart in the Lurch

January 26, 2025

Canoo, an electric vehicle (EV) startup based in Justin, Texas, has called it quits. The company, known for its unusual-looking electric vans and trucks, announced it was filing for bankruptcy and immediately ceasing operations. This news came as a shock, especially considering Canoo's high-profile

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Boeing's Space Woes: More Losses Expected for Starliner Program

January 24, 2025

Well, it seems like Boeing is still facing a bumpy ride with its Starliner commercial crew program. In a recent press release, the company admitted it's bracing for some more financial hits. They're expecting to take a $400 million beating, along with some other programs like the VC-25B presidential

science

Exploring the Light-Bending Powers of Thin GaAs/AlGaAs Nanosheets

January 24, 2025

Ever heard of nanosheets that are just a few atoms thick but packed with amazing light-absorbing abilities? Scientists have made such nanosheets using a mix of gallium arsenide and aluminum gallium arsenide, called GaAs/AlGaAs. These super-thin nanosheets have special light properties that make them

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Catch the Celestial Show: Planets Align in January!

January 23, 2025

Get ready to watch a celestial spectacle! This January, you can spot five planets in the night sky with your naked eye, and even catch a glimpse of two more with a telescope. Imagine seeing Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars all at once! Plus, Uranus and Neptune are part of the squad too, but you'll n

education

Charleston's New Inflatable Planetarium: A Cosmic Adventure Awaits

January 23, 2025

Get ready, Charleston! A unique experience is coming to Citadel Mall in West Ashley. The Charleston Planetarium Society is setting up an inflatable planetarium dome right next to Planet Fitness. This 50-seat theater will offer shows on astronomy, biology, and history, all aimed at inspiring folks, e

environment

Imagining Antarctica's Future: How Ocean Changes Drive Ice Sheet Retreat

January 23, 2025

Have you ever wondered how the future of Antarctica's ice sheets might unfold? Scientists are using a model called CISM to simulate what could happen over the next few centuries. This model is part of a larger project called ISMIP6, which aims to improve predictions about the future of ice sheets.

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Astronaut Breaks Free After Seven Long Months in Space

January 23, 2025

Imagine being stuck in space for over seven months. That's the reality for some NASA astronauts, who finally got a chance to step outside for a spacewalk. Astronaut Suni Williams, the commander of the International Space Station, ventured out on a spacewalk on January 16, 2025. She and her fellow as

politics

Bill Nelson Bids Farewell as NASA Chief, Ushering in New Era

January 22, 2025

In a significant shift, Bill Nelson stepped down from his post as NASA administrator on January 20, 2021. This date marked the end of the Biden Administration and the start of Donald Trump's second term as president. Nelson, a long-time public servant with a career spanning over five decades, took t