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Archive for March 11th, 2025

The next ice age is coming in 10,000 years — unless climate change prevents it

March 11th, 2025 by me

Natural cycles in Earth’s rotational axis and its orbit around the sun drive climatic changes, and now researchers have matched up specific points in those cycles to the timing of ice ages.

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Private mini rover aboard sideways Athena moon lander was ready to roll — but it couldn’t get out

March 11th, 2025 by me

Data sent to Earth by its MAPP moon rover on Intuitive Machines’ ill-fated IM-2 mission will help Colorado company Lunar Outpost prepare for future lunar voyages.

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Astronaut turned to AI to inspire design of SpaceX Crew-10 mission patch

March 11th, 2025 by me

In what might be a first in spaceflight history, the next crew to launch to the International Space Station has adopted a mission patch that began with ideas put forth by an AI.

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What time is the ‘Blood Moon’ total lunar eclipse this week?

March 11th, 2025 by me

A dramatic total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red for millions across North America overnight on March 13-14. Here are the best times to watch the show unfold.

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Does exoplanet K2-18b host alien life or not? Here’s why the debate continues

March 11th, 2025 by me

A paper published in 2023 spurred discussion about whether life exists on an exoplanet named K2-18b. Two years later, the puzzle continues — and some scientists are expressing doubt.

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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 jet flew in front of the sun so NASA could take this incredible shock wave photo

March 11th, 2025 by me

NASA and Boom Supersonic released an incredible photo capturing the shock waves of the supersonic XB-1 aircraft while it traveled in front of the sun during a Feb. 10 test flight.

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There’s a total lunar eclipse coming. How will these 2 solar-powered moon probes survive the darkness?

March 11th, 2025 by me

The total lunar eclipse on March 13-14 will plunge moon missions into darkness. What will happen to the lunar spacecraft?

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NASA cutting programs, workforce to comply with Trump order

March 11th, 2025 by me

NASA will close several offices and reduce its workforce to comply with an anti-DEI executive order from President Trump.

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