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Archive for May, 2025

A whole ‘population’ of minimoons may be lurking near Earth, researchers say

May 3rd, 2025 by me

The discovery of 2024 PT5, a small, rocky body dubbed a “minimoon” during its discovery last year, hints at a hidden population of lunar fragments traveling near Earth.

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Will SpaceX’s Starbase become a city? Voters will decide on May 3

May 3rd, 2025 by me

People who live near SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas will vote on Saturday (May 3) to determine if the site becomes an incorporated city.

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James Webb Space Telescope finds coldest exoplanet ever seen, and it orbits a dead star

May 3rd, 2025 by me

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have confirmed the existence of the first known planet closely orbiting a dead star — offering new insights into how planets may evolve during the final stages of a star’s life.

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Experts alarmed as White House proposes ‘largest single-year cut to NASA in American history’

May 3rd, 2025 by me

“It would recklessly slash NASA’s science budget by 47%.”

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Reshaping our return to the moon: Trump’s 2026 budget gives Artemis a major facelift

May 3rd, 2025 by me

The White House’s proposed 2026 budget would reshape NASA’s Artemis moon program, canceling the Gateway space station and retiring the SLS rocket and Orion capsule after two more flights.

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Ruko F11PRO 2 drone review

May 3rd, 2025 by me

The Ruko F11PRO 2 is a small drone featuring easy operation and a host of useful features but the small sensor in the camera produces soft images.

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‘Borderlands 4’ shows off new planet Kairos in gameplay deep dive, and it’s coming a week earlier than we expected (video)

May 3rd, 2025 by me

Gearbox is ready to talk about what’s new in Borderlands 4, and the new entry in the iconic sci-fi FPS-RPG series looks like a blast.

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Look up! How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 peak overnight on May 5-6

May 3rd, 2025 by me

Eta Aquarids are known for leaving glowing debris trails in their wake.

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