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Exploring Jupiter's Icy Moon Europa Before NASA's Probe Arrives

November 2, 2024

Ever wondered what it's like to fly over Europa, one of Jupiter's moons? Well, you don't have to wait until NASA's Europa Clipper probe gets there in six years. NASA's Europa Trek portal lets us explore Europa's surface now. This moon is special because it has an icy crust hiding a huge ocean. Scien

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Space Station Leaks: Cause for Concern?

November 2, 2024

The International Space Station (ISS) has been facing some air leak issues since 2019. A recent report labeled these leaks as a major safety risk, raising questions about the safety of the astronauts on board. One of the first leaks was detected in the Russian section of the station, specifically in

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Wally Schirra: The Triple Space Mission Hero

November 2, 2024

Wally Schirra was a pioneering astronaut who made history by flying on three different NASA space missions: Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo. Born into a family with a love for aviation, Schirra's journey began in 1945 when he graduated from the US Naval Academy. After serving in the military, he became

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Why South Korea is Teaming Up with the U. S. to Watch the Pacific

November 2, 2024

South Korea and the U. S. are joining forces to keep the Indo-Pacific region safe and stable. They've created a new partnership called the Regional Cooperation Framework. This is like their way of showing they're serious about maintaining peace and security in the region. The U. S. and South Korea m

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Meet Jianghai: China's Giant Tunnel-Boring Machine

November 2, 2024

Imagine a machine that can dig a tunnel wide enough to fit a five-story building through it. That's exactly what China has built! This machine, named Jianghai, is the country's largest tunnel-boring machine (TBM). It weighs a whopping 5, 000 tons and is 16. 64 meters in diameter. Why is this a big d

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Simone Biles Inspires Gymnastics Legend Dominique Dawes

November 2, 2024

Dominique Dawes, a three-time Olympian, is full of praise for Simone Biles. Dawes, who was part of the famous 'Magnificent Seven' that won gold in 1996, sees Biles as a trailblazer for speaking openly about mental health. Back in Dawes' time, it was unheard of to discuss mental struggles in gymnasti

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Rain Threats: A Game Changer for Truck Series at Martinsville

November 1, 2024

NASCAR is about to have an exciting weekend at Martinsville Speedway, with crucial Truck Series playoff races on the cards. The weather, however, is not playing along – rain is forecasted, which means potential delays and disruptions. We all know Martinsville is often hit by weather issues, so this

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EU Stands up to Chinese Car Dumping

November 1, 2024

In a big move this week, the EU took a stand against China by imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. These tariffs, ranging from 17% to 35. 3%, were put in place after talks between the EU and China broke down. The tariffs are meant to tackle the heavy subsidies that the Ch

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Voyager 1: A 1981 Radio to the Rescue!

November 1, 2024

Did you know that the Voyager 1 spacecraft is now communicating with Earth using a radio transmitter that hasn't been used since 1981? NASA finds itself in a bit of a pickle, as the probe's primary radio transmitter has suddenly stopped working. This isn't the first hiccup for Voyager 1. Last year,

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NASA Narrows Down Moon Landing Spots for Artemis 3

November 1, 2024

NASA has come up with a new list of places to land near the south pole of the moon for its Artemis 3 mission. This time, they thought about how space rocks, sunshine, and talking to Earth would affect the landing. They shrank the list from 13 spots to 9, all still near the moon's south pole. That's