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asa

SpaceX Crew-10: A New Journey to the ISS

March 13, 2025

The SpaceX Crew-10 mission is all set to blast off from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A at 7:49 PM ET tonight. The weather is looking good. The Dragon spacecraft will be carried into orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. It will meet up with the ISS around 6:00 AM ET on March 13th. T

health

Choosing the Right Path for Skin Cancer Treatment

March 12, 2025

In the realm of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) tops the list as the most frequent malignant tumor in white populations. This type of cancer is driven by the abnormal activation of the Hedgehog signaling pathway. The good news is that this pathway can be blocked, offering a promising target

education

New Leader for Onalaska Schools

March 11, 2025

In a big move for the School District of Onalaska, the Board of Education has chosen Ben Barton to be the new superintendent. This decision came after a long and thorough search process. The process was led by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards. There were 12 strong candidates. The board mad

science

Asteroid 2024 YR4: A Close Call and a Wake-Up Call

March 11, 2025

In the vast expanse of space, Earth is constantly at risk from rogue asteroids. These space rocks have caused massive destruction in the past. The dinosaurs, for instance, were wiped out by a massive asteroid impact around 66 million years ago. This event, known as the Chicxulub impact, caused an "i

science

Space Missions Delayed: Weather and Tech Issues

March 11, 2025

NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions faced a launch delay due to poor weather conditions and technical issues. These missions were set to launch together from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch window had a mere 20% chance of favorable weather, leading to a decision to postpone. This

science

NASA's Night Launch: Two Missions, One Rocket

March 11, 2025

On Monday night, California's Vandenberg Space Force Base will be buzzing with excitement. This is where two big NASA missions are set to blast off on a single rocket. The main attraction is SPHEREx, a fancy space telescope. It will snap pictures of the entire sky in over a hundred colors that our e

politics

Foreign Aid Overhaul: What Happens Now?

March 11, 2025

The Trump administration has made a big move. They've decided to cancel 83% of U. S. foreign aid contracts. This means 5, 200 out of 6, 200 contracts are no longer active. The remaining 1, 000 will be managed by the State Department, which recently took over the U. S. Agency for International Develo

politics

Space Jobs in Jeopardy: The Impact of Federal Cuts

March 10, 2025

The federal government has been making big changes to trim down the number of employees and cut spending. This has left many wondering how these changes will affect space-related jobs. Tracking these changes is tricky because space jobs are spread out across many different departments. The

entertainment

Mickey 17's Global Box Office Success

March 10, 2025

Mickey 17, a sci-fi film directed by Bong Joon-ho, has made a significant impact on the global box office. The movie, which has been released in 66 international markets, has earned an estimated $34. 2 million overseas. This brings the total worldwide earnings to $53. 3 million. The film's success i

science

Oats and the Drought Dance: How Plants Balance Survival and Growth

March 10, 2025

Plants face a tough challenge when it comes to dealing with drought. They need to toughen up to survive dry spells, but this can slow down their growth. Scientists have been curious about how plants manage this balancing act. Recently, researchers dug into the genetic makeup of oats to find some ans