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Archive for March 30th, 2024

Polar vortex is ‘spinning backwards’ above Arctic after major reversal event

March 30th, 2024 by

Earlier this month, a sudden atmospheric warming event caused the Arctic’s polar vortex to reverse its trajectory. The swirling ring of cold air is now spinning in the wrong direction, which has triggered a record-breaking “ozone spike” and could impact global weather patterns.

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Varda Space made an HIV drug in Earth orbit. Here’s why that’s a big deal

March 30th, 2024 by

Varda Space has written up the results of its groundbreaking W-1 mission, which successfully crystalized the metastable Form III of the antiviral drug ritonavir in space and returned it to Earth.

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Solar spacecraft ‘SOHO’ discovers its 5,000th comet

March 30th, 2024 by

The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory just hit a milestone with its 5,000th comet detection.

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Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer review

March 30th, 2024 by

This impressive Lego Star Wars ship packs in plenty of detail without breaking the bank.

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Gorgeous James Webb Space Telescope image captures sparkling stars, old and new

March 30th, 2024 by

A small galaxy is bursting with star formation in a dazzling new image from the James Webb Space Telescope.

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