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Archive for June, 2024

Best sci-fi TV shows with 90%+ on Rotten Tomatoes

June 20th, 2024 by

15 top-tier sci-fi TV shows to enjoy with over 90% scores on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audience.

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The speed of sound on Mars is constantly changing, study finds

June 20th, 2024 by

New research shows that the speed of sound on Mars varies considerably by location and temperature. The findings could help scientists understand sounds picked up by Martian rovers, as well as make future crewed ventures safer.

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June solstice 2024 brings changing seasons to Earth on June 20 — What to know

June 19th, 2024 by

Summer will officially arrive in the Northern Hemisphere on Thursday (June 20) at 4:51 p.m. EDT (2051 GMT) — the June Solstice. Here’s what you need to know.

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The 1st ‘major lunar standstill’ in more than 18 years is about to occur. Here’s how to see it

June 19th, 2024 by

A major lunar standstill is about to occur. The phenomenon happens every 18.6 years when the moon rises and sets at its most extreme points on the horizon, while also climbing to its highest and lowest point in the sky.

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A massive black hole may be ‘waking up’ in a nearby galaxy

June 19th, 2024 by

Astronomers have, for the first time, spotted a black hole in a nearby galaxy waking up from a deep slumber.

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‘ESA Space Bricks’ landing at Lego Stores could help build real Artemis moon base

June 19th, 2024 by

Scientists found the building bricks for moon bases in the toy store, and you can see them there, too. ESA researchers discovered more than inspiration from Lego while working on Artemis structures.

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GOES-U satellite launch this month will bring a solar activity monitor to space

June 19th, 2024 by

Just like with other tools, the more a coronagraph ages, the less reliable it gets. So, next month, NOAA’s GOES-U will take to space a brand-new coronagraph which will provide clearer images of the sun’s activity.

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China selects 4th batch of astronaut candidates as part of 2030 moon landing goal

June 19th, 2024 by

China has selected 10 new astronauts for training as part of its goal to put a crew on the moon by 2030, the country’s human spaceflight agency announced last week.

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