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Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured installed to the Unity module’s Earth-facing port as the International Space Station orbited 262 miles above the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South Africa. NASA Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL spacecraft today fired its thrusters for 20 mins, 43 seconds boosting the International Space Station’s orbit.  The CygnusContinue Reading

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Ancient teeth and human DNA are revealing a surprising history of insect eating. Modern humans in northern Eurasia appear to have eaten insects only occasionally, while Neanderthals may have consumed them much more regularly. Populations near the tropics also retained genes that make insect exoskeletons easier to digest., Read MoreContinue Reading

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New tariffs and expired tax credits have put a dent in U.S. panel sales, but there’s reason for optimism. By Dan Gearino Rooftop solar installers feel like a dog that’s been repeatedly kicked.Continue Reading

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This problem set from Space Math at NASA includes a total of 14 exercises for students grades K-12+. Utilizing real-world data to analyze and predict changing global temperatures, rising sea levels, and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, these problems serve as an engaging tool for students to practice data analysis and mathematical modelingContinue Reading

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Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community Galaxies SIG Seminar, 8… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources   Galaxies SIG Seminar Galaxies Science Interest Group Galaxies SIG about Galaxies SIG Seminar Location Virtual dates 8 September 20261:00pm ETContinue Reading

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As temperatures rise and energy challenges mount, advocates are looking to renewable projects to ease the growing strain. By Lauren Dalban NEW YORK—When nearly 10,000 people in Southeast Queens lost power during a July heatwave, Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on residents to keep their air conditioners at 78 degrees toContinue Reading