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Archive for September, 2023

New poppy seed-sized fuel pellets could power nuclear reactors on the moon

September 23rd, 2023 by

Scientists have developed a nuclear fuel source no larger than a seed, which NASA will test for use in future moon missions.

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See Mercury reach its highest point in the morning sky early on Sept. 23

September 23rd, 2023 by

As temperatures fall, Mercury rises reaching its highest point in the morning of Saturday, Sept. 23. The tiny planet shines brightly this weekend but will still be a tricky observation for some.

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Tom Hanks would clean toilets for a chance to go to space: report

September 23rd, 2023 by

Actor Tom Hanks, the star of Apollo 13, says he’d love to visit space for real. He said he’d be glad to clean toilets and serve food to help the rest of the crew.

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‘Star Trek’ advisor warps into NASA to talk real science of sci-fi

September 22nd, 2023 by

‘Star Trek’ advisor Erin Macdonald delivered a lecture at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center recently about the relationship between the show and modern space exploration.

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Hulu’s ‘No One Will Save You’ serves up a fresh dose of alien invasion terror (exclusive)

September 22nd, 2023 by

Hulu’s alien invasion horror film “No One Will Save You” is available for streaming today. We spoke with writer/director Brian Duffield about the film’s non-traditional take on a classic sci-fi theme.

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How long will the annular solar eclipse last on Oct. 14?

September 22nd, 2023 by

The duration of the annular solar eclipse depends on the viewing location. We look at where the longest ‘ring of fire’ will occur and how long the eclipse will last.

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James Webb Space Telescope detects 1st evidence of carbon on Jupiter’s icy moon Europa

September 22nd, 2023 by

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed a source of carbon, a vital ingredient for life, on Jupiter’s icy moon Europa.

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Satellite spots marine heat wave off the California coast (image)

September 22nd, 2023 by

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite recorded higher sea levels off California, indicating a marine heat wave.

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