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A Rocky Planet With A Surprising Secret

December 14, 2025

A planet that is far away has surprised scientists. It is called TOI-561 b. It is 280 light-years from Earth. This planet is not like Earth. It is a hot, lava-covered world. Scientists thought it was too small and too hot to have an atmosphere. But new evidence shows it might have one. The James We

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A Cosmic Detective Story: Webb Telescope Solves Ancient Mystery

December 11, 2025

In the vast expanse of space, something extraordinary happened. A bright flash of light, known as a gamma-ray burst, traveled across the cosmos. This burst was not just any flash; it was a sign of a star's dramatic end. Astronomers, using the powerful Webb telescope, traced this light back to its so

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Neil deGrasse Tyson Takes On Bad Science

December 10, 2025

Neil deGrasse Tyson recently gave a talk at the Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum. He spoke to a large crowd of high school and college students. Tyson is known for his direct and bold way of communicating science. He warned about the rise of anti-intellectualism in society. He said that beliefs like the

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Lakers and Mavericks: A Clash of Titans on Black Friday

November 29, 2025

The NBA is heating up, and the upcoming game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks is one to watch. This Black Friday showdown is set to take place at the Crypto. com Arena. The Lakers are on a roll, boasting a strong 13-4 record and sitting pretty at the top of the Western Confere

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The Unlikely Journey of Dragnet: From Cop Show to '80s Comedy

November 29, 2025

Dragnet started as a radio show in 1949, focusing on the mundane aspects of police work. It became a TV hit, with Jack Webb playing Sgt. Joe Friday. The show was all about following the rules and serving the community. It was a hit, but it was also a bit boring. In 1967, Dragnet returned to TV, but

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Space: A Weekly Puzzle Challenge

November 24, 2025

Space enthusiasts have a new way to test their knowledge every week. A special crossword puzzle is crafted using the latest stories from the cosmos. This isn't just any puzzle; it's a brain teaser that covers everything from rocket launches to stunning images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Th

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Unraveling the Enigma of 3I/ATLAS: Is It Just a Comet or Something More?

November 22, 2025

The recent release of NASA's high-resolution images of 3I/ATLAS has sparked a heated debate among scientists. While NASA celebrates the visual data, Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has spotted something unusual. The object's behavior doesn't quite match what we expect from a typical comet. Loeb noticed

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Crypto Fund Flops: $28M Vanishes, Two Behind Bars

November 21, 2025

A crypto fund that raised $28M in late 2021 has gone bust, leaving investors empty-handed. The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has stepped in, arresting two men in connection with the collapse of Basis Markets. Raids were conducted in London and West Yorkshire, where digital devices and documents we

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A Cosmic Visitor Captured by NASA's Eyes in the Sky

November 20, 2025

NASA has just shared a bunch of new pictures of a comet that's not from around here. This comet, called 3I/ATLAS, is only the third one we've ever seen that's from another star system. Even with a government shutdown slowing things down, NASA's spacecraft managed to snap some great shots. The pictu

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Stellar Fun: Test Your Space Smarts with This Week's Cosmic Quiz

November 16, 2025

Space exploration is always full of surprises. From the International Space Station to the James Webb Space Telescope, there's always something new to learn. But how much of it do you remember? This week, there's a special treat for space fans. A crossword puzzle is here to challenge your knowledge