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Archive for July 4th, 2024

Boiling rocks from Earth’s crust tore an ocean into Mongolia 410 million years ago

July 4th, 2024 by

An ocean that opened up in what is now Mongolia 410 million years ago was created by a hot upwelling of rock known as a mantle plume.

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Science and music festival Starmus 2025 will return to the Canary Islands

July 4th, 2024 by

Starmus 2025 will be held on the island of La Palma in April 2025. The festival will focus on the challenges of space debris and how light pollution is impacting our view of the night sky.

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10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip

July 4th, 2024 by

Check out these 10 top tips for planning your eclipse experience to make sure you get the most out of the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.

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‘Space Cadet’ applies humor to NASA astronaut selection, says film director (interview)

July 4th, 2024 by

Right now, NASA astronauts are helping to review thousands of applications to join their ranks. Chances are none of the submissions are from the likes of Tiffany “Rex” Simpson in “Space Cadet.”

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Save $120 this July 4 on the DJI Mini 3 fly more combo

July 4th, 2024 by

Act fast: This short-lived July 4 drone deal sees you get $120 off a brilliant DJI Mini 3 fly more drone bundle that includes a remote control, a bag, spare propellers and more.

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NASA astronauts send Fourth of July message to Earth from ISS (video)

July 4th, 2024 by

The six NASA astronauts currently living on the International Space Station beamed a message down to Earth to celebrate the United States’ 248th birthday.

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Happy 4th of July! Infant star creates red, white and blue fireworks in new JWST image

July 4th, 2024 by

Just in time for Independence Day, the James Webb Space Telescope has imaged a red, white and blue fireworks display, courtesy of an infant star at the heart of a dense cloud of gas and dust.

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SpaceX targeting July 31 for launch of historic Polaris Dawn astronaut mission

July 4th, 2024 by

SpaceX is targeting July 31 for the launch of the four-astronaut Polaris Dawn mission, which will feature the first-ever private spacewalk.

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