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Physics of the Cosmos … Physics of the Cosmos Community Habitable Worlds Observatory… About Community Program Analysis Group (PhysPAG) Science Groups News & Events Cosmic Pathfinders Science Gaps Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources   Habitable Worlds Observatory SIG Seminar HWO SIG about Habitable Worlds Observatory SIG Seminar LocationContinue Reading

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Earth’s thin blue atmosphere traces the planet’s horizon as the sun’s glint beams off a partly cloudy Pacific Ocean west of Chile on the South American continent. The International Space Station was orbiting 271 miles above Earth at the time of this photograph. NASA Biomedical research to promote astronaut healthContinue Reading

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As a member of the Crew Operations Office, Erin Edwards and her team manage astronaut candidate training schedules, including field medical exercises, land survival, and underwater operations at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Houston. She also develops and tests new training programs to keep crews mission-ready.   Along with her role as a crew operationsContinue Reading

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The NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) conducted a technical assessment to evaluate alternatives to dichloromethane, traditionally used for bonding transparent polymeric materials. This effort was initiated in response to potential regulatory restrictions under the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which could impact critical bonding processes used in spaceflightContinue Reading

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Penny, a 4-year-old Doberman pinscher, won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, capturing the most prestigious prize at the event’s 150th anniversary, held in New York City. #westminsterdogshow #bestinshow #dobermanpinscher #pennythedoberman #nyc Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news fromContinue Reading

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The North Korean army contingent continues to participate in Russia’s criminal war against Ukraine. As of January 2026, the North Korean troops are stationed in Kursk Oblast, from where they carry out strikes on Ukrainian border communities, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence reports.  Under Russian command, North Korean soldiers conduct shell artilleryContinue Reading

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Russia did not stop its aggression during the so-called “energy ceasefire” with Ukraine. Instead, the occupiers used the pause to conduct additional reconnaissance of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, likely to concentrate more forces and assets for a subsequent strike, says Andrii Ryzhenko, a retired Captain 1st Rank of the Ukrainian Navy,Continue Reading