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Archive for June, 2023

Exotic new state of matter discovered by squishing subatomic particles into an ultradense crystal

June 26th, 2023 by

By shining a strong beam of light through two chemical compounds, scientists discovered a unique new state of matter made of particles called excitons.

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SpaceShipOne pilot’s M&Ms, other mementos go on museum display

June 26th, 2023 by

The first commercial astronaut has placed his archives on display 19 years after he made his first launch into space. The Mike and Sally Melvill collection is now on exhibit by the EAA in Wisconsin.

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NASA just recycled 98% of all astronaut pee and sweat on the ISS (engineers are thrilled)

June 25th, 2023 by

ISS systems hit a water recovery milestone of 98% with the better processing of water contained in brine created when crewmates’ urine is distilled.

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Bizarre object hotter than the sun is orbiting a distant star at breakneck speed

June 25th, 2023 by

Scientists have discovered a weird celestial object that’s blurring the line between planet and star.

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10 best events across the US to celebrate the Oct. 14 annular solar eclipse

June 25th, 2023 by

Here are 10 dedicated solar eclipse viewing events to celebrate the Oct.14 ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse from locations across the U.S.

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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and DARPA want to fix your PDFs. Here’s how.

June 25th, 2023 by

When NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory isn’t piloting a rover on another world, it’s apparently helping make PDF files more secure.

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1 year on ‘Mars:’ NASA analog astronauts begin mock Red Planet mission today

June 25th, 2023 by

The next time the CHAPEA crew will see blue sky, a year will have passed on Earth. Not that the analog astronauts are leaving the planet, but for the next 12 months they will live in a mock Mars base.

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New monument will honor Florida’s role in space exploration

June 24th, 2023 by

Florida’s role in space exploration will be recognized by a landmark now that lawmakers have given the “go” for the project. The Florida Space Exploration Monument will stand in Tallahassee.

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