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Space Delivery Hits a Snag: Engine Glitch Halts Cargo Ship's Journey

September 17, 2025

A cargo ship, meant to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), faced an unexpected hurdle. The ship, launched by Northrop Grumman, encountered engine issues shortly after takeoff. This problem stopped the ship from reaching its destination. The plan was for the ship to arrive at

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Mars' Hidden Heart: What Lies Beneath the Red Planet?

September 8, 2025

Mars, our rusty neighbor, has been hiding a secret deep inside. Recent findings from NASA's InSight mission reveal that Mars has a core similar to Earth's, with a solid center surrounded by a liquid outer layer. This discovery, published in Nature, helps us understand how Mars evolved over billions

health

A Common Allergy Spray Shows Promise Against COVID-19

September 3, 2025

A recent study suggests that a regular, over-the-counter allergy nasal spray might help prevent COVID-19 infections. The research, which involved 450 healthy adults, found that using the antihistamine spray azelastine three times a day reduced the number of COVID-19 cases by 67 percent compared to a

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Moon Missions: Why Plants and Tech Matter for Future Space Travel

August 17, 2025

The moon is back on the agenda for both the US and China. But before astronauts can set up camp, there's a big question: how will they survive up there? Living in space is tough. You can't just pop to the shop for supplies. So, scientists are looking at ways to grow food and recycle resources using

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NASA's Sean Duffy: Aliens, Transparency, and a Dash of Humor

August 17, 2025

Sean Duffy, the acting head of NASA, recently brought some laughter to a serious topic: aliens. He joked about not yet receiving the so-called "alien briefing" but said he had asked for it. This was during a chat on Fox News, which was later shared online. Duffy, who also serves as the U. S. transpo

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Shielding the Stars: NASA's Roman Telescope's Sun Protection

August 12, 2025

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is getting a crucial upgrade. Engineers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center have attached two large sunshields to the telescope. These shields are like a giant sunblock for the telescope's sensitive instruments. They protect the instruments from the sun's heat

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The Comeback Kid: Vinay Prasad's Unexpected FDA Return

August 9, 2025

Vinay Prasad is back at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), picking up where he left off just two weeks ago. He's in charge of vaccines, gene therapies, and blood products again. The FDA asked him to come back, but it's not clear if he'll keep his other big job as the agency's top medical and sc

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Why Democrats Should Lead NASA into a New Era

July 31, 2025

Right now, NASA is in a tough spot. It's losing top talent, facing budget cuts, and lacks a permanent leader. This is a big deal because NASA used to be a symbol of American ambition and innovation. Without a strong vision, the U. S. might fall behind in space exploration. A while back, Jared Isaac

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Solar Storms: NASA's New Mission to Unravel Space Weather Mysteries

July 24, 2025

Space weather is a big deal, and NASA is taking steps to understand it better. On a recent Wednesday, two satellites were sent into space from California on a SpaceX rocket. This mission, called TRACERS, is set to study the polar cusps, areas in Earth's magnetic field near the poles. These areas are

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The X-59: Making Supersonic Travel Quiet and Accessible

July 21, 2025

The X-59 is a big step forward in making supersonic travel quieter. It's designed to fly faster than the speed of sound without creating a loud sonic boom. This is a big deal because the loud noise from supersonic flights has been a major problem in the past. The X-59 is currently being built and t