Columbus, OH

The Independent

 A 43-year-old Australian avocado farmer found the fossilized remains of a pterosaur in the Australian outback that scientists now say is a new species of the prehistoric flying reptile which lived alongside the dinosaurs.Kevin Peterson, who reportedly also works as a curator at the Kronosaurus Korner Museum in Richmond, Australia, first discovered bones of the reptile in 2021. Paleontologists announced on Wednesday that the bones found in central Queensland were from a previously unknown species of pterosaur, a giant winged reptile that lived 100 million years ago.Mr Petersen, who has a deep interest in paleontology, found the bones while...

Avocado farmer’s discovery in Australian outback is new species of pterosaur, scientists say

Human missions to Mars could be at risk after new research revealed that long-duration space travel can impact the structure of astronauts’ kidneys.Samples from more than 40 space missions involving humans and mice revealed that kidneys are remodelled by the conditions in space, with certain parts showing signs of shrinkage after less than a month in space.The findings could jeopardise plans by SpaceX and Nasa to send crewed missions to Mars in the coming decades, with SpaceX boss Elon Musk recently claiming that it could be possible within the next “10 to 20 years”. Scientists at University College London (UCL),...

Human missions to Mars in doubt after astronaut kidney shrinkage revealed

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover took a shortcut to steer clear of a path riddled with boulders — and stumbled into a field full of stones the likes of which scientists have never seen before on the Red Planet. On its fourth campaign since landing three years ago, the tireless...

NASA Rover Discovers Strange Stones, Never Before Seen on Mars

A mountain-sized asteroid nicknamed the “planet killer” will make its closest approach to Earth in over a century on Thursday.The asteroid, officially known as Asteroid (415029) 2011 UL21, will pass by Earth just after 9pm BST (4pm ET) on 27 June, travelling at nearly 26 kilometres per second.Nasa has classified the rock as a “potentially hazardous asteroid”, though it poses no danger to Earth for at least the next thousand years. According to the open-source project Space Reference, the asteroid is “comparable in size to Mount Everest” and will make a much closer approach in 2089.A free live stream of...

‘Planet killer’ asteroid the size of Mount Everest to skim past Earth tonight

Sure, you've seen Legos depicting space, but how about a Lego made out of a piece of it?. Lego recently partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA) to make Lego pieces from actual meteorite dust. The project is designed to see how astronauts could potentially build their own lunar structures out of moon dust rather than relying on materials flown in from Earth.

Lego Reveals Bricks Made From Meteorite Dust: Here's How to See Them

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The photograph was captured from the above the planet's surface on April 19, 2022.

Fact Check: What to Know About 'Otherworldly Wreckage' on Mars Spotted by NASA

Colorado State

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Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

The Croatian Mint has just produced the world’s smallest commemorative coin, as acknowledged by the Guinness Book of Records. The so-called Hum gold coin has been named after the smallest town in the world, a hilltop community of 52 residents deep in rural Istria. Only 1.99mm in diameter and weighing 0.05 grammes, it features images of Hum on one side and boškarin, the cattle native to Istria, on the other.

Croatia produces world’s smallest coin

New York Post

A star is dead? 

Keep your eyes on the skies, stargazers: NASA has predicted that the much-anticipated “once-in-a-life-time” star explosion — or nova — will be visible to the naked eye sometime this summer, per a recent press release.

“It’s incredibly exciting to have this front-row seat,” said Dr. Rebekah Hounsell, an assistant research scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.

Dubbed T Coronae Borealis or the “Blaze Star,” the celestial event is located 3,000 light years away and is comprised of a white dwarf, an “Earth-sized” remnant of a dead star. The starburst’s mass, meanwhile, is similar to...

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ interstellar explosion will be visible from Earth this summer: NASA

BANGKOK -- China's space officials said Thursday they welcomed scientists from around the world to apply to study the lunar rock samples that the Chang'e 6 probe brought back to Earth in a historic mission, but noted there were limits to that cooperation, specifically with the United States. Officials said...

China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, but notes obstacle with the US

North Carolina State

Haywood County, NC

Asheville, NC

Fox News

A car hood-sized piece of SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule that was supposed to burn up in Earth's atmosphere crashed near a North Carolina luxury resort

NASA explains debris slamming North Carolina mountain resort from space

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There are eight planets in our solar system – plus poor old Pluto, which was demoted in 2006 – but what if there were more?Turns out that might be the case. Astronomers have calculated there is a 7 per cent chance that Earth has another neighbour hiding in the Oort cloud, a spherical region of ice chunks and rocks that is tens of thousands of times farther from the sun than we are.“It’s completely plausible for our solar system to have captured such an Oort cloud planet,” said Nathan Kaib, a co-author on the work and an astronomer at the...

Scientists discover secret planet hiding in our solar system

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Fairfax, VA

BroBible

As part of a new multi-million dollar project, NASA says it is planning to put an artificial “star” into orbit during an upcoming space mission. According to a recent press release, “George Mason University will be the home of the $19.5 million recently approved Landolt NASA Space Mission that will put an artificial ‘star’ in […]
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NASA Says It Is Going To Put An Artificial ‘Star’ Into Orbit Over Earth

New York City, NY

Aiming to inform the public on the history and potential future of money and monetary policy, the Croatian National Bank’s Moneterra M. useum has just opened in Zagreb. While it is billed as a money museum, it doesn’t focus on exhibiting physical coins and notes of now-defunct currencies, such as the Croatian kuna which ended its lifespan once the country joined the Eurozone in 2023. Instead, this €3.7 million project uses.

Moneterra money museum opens in Zagreb

LiveScience

NASA's Perseverance rover spotted a bizarrely light-toned boulder on Mars, the likes of which have never been seen before.

'1st of its kind': NASA spots unusually light-colored boulder on Mars that may reveal clues of the planet's past

Philadelphia, PA

The esteemed Italian pizza inspectors from 50 Top Pizza have revealed the 2024 list of the best pizza in the U.S., and one Philadelphia spot made the list. Coming in hot behind pizzerias in New York and San Francisco, Pizzeria Beddia was named a very impressive number three and was given the New Entry of the Year Award for its first-time appearance.

This Philadelphia pizza spot was named No. 3 in the U.S.

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

USA TODAY

A hypothetical scenario posed to government representatives by NASA found humanity is not prepared for an asteroid to strike Earth in 14 years.

Are we ready to face an asteroid that could hit Earth in 14 years? NASA sees work to do.

An asteroid will whiz harmlessly past Earth this weekend. With the right equipment and timing, you just might spot it. Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth Saturday morning, passing by at about three-quarters the distance from Earth to the moon. It was first spotted two weeks ago by a South African observatory and is about 393 feet to 853 feet (120 meters to 260 meters) wide.

A harmless asteroid will whiz past Earth Saturday. Here's how to spot it

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You can meet Australia's first qualified astronaut in Sydney at the world's largest Lego store

Calling all aspiring astronauts! The incredible Katherine Bennell-Pegg (the first astronaut trained under the Australian flag), will be stopping by the largest Lego store on the...

You can meet Australia's first qualified astronaut in Sydney at the world's largest Lego store

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