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NASA Captures Spectacular Image of Grand Canyon at the International Space Station
NASA published a photograph taken of the Grand Canyon by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The image was taken by the Expedition 39 Crew in late March.
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NASA Grows Lettuce on International Space Station with 'Veggie'
NASA is preparing to launch its Vegetable Production System called “Veggie” to the International Space Station (ISS). The small greenhouse system is designed to provide astronauts with fresh lettuce that can be grown in space.
New Baby Moon 'Peggy' Discovered Near Saturn
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has found evidence of an icy object in the outer edge of Saturn’s A ring, which could possibly be a new baby moon for the planet. The object was named “Peggy”, and measures half a mile wide.
Space X Falcon 9 Rocket Dragoncraft: Next Launch Scheduled For Friday
The next launch for the Space X Falcon 9 Dragon spacecraft is scheduled for Friday. Space X set a Friday at 3:25 p. m. launch time for the Falcon 9 rocket spacecraft's retry toward the International Space Station however weather conditions could hinder it again until Saturday.
New Smartphone App Provides Pay-by-Phone Option in Chicago
A new phone app that allows drivers in Chicago to pay for a parking meter with their smartphone will be tested this week. Testing for the project, called the ParkChicago app, will begin today, April 15, and the program will last two to three weeks.
UN Panel Warns that More Effort is Needed to Combat Climate Change
A United Nations science panel issued a warning about climate change on Sunday, saying that governments are not putting enough effort in changing the way they use technology and sources of energy.
Scientists Discover How to Generate Solar Power with Nanotubes in the Dark
A team of researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University have found a way to use nanotubes to absorb heat from the sun and store solar energy for later use.
Naps May Increase Your Risk of Death from Lung Diseases
A new study suggests that regular napping can increase the chance of an early death by about a third. People who sleep for an hour or more during the day could be increasing their risks of developing lung diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis and pneumonia.
Supernova Remnant Blasted and then Swept Up Nearby Materials
Astronomers have discovered a supernova remnant that has cleaned up a large amount of surrounding material. The remnant is called G352.7-0.1, or G352 for short, and the material it swept up is equal to almost 45 times the mass of the Sun.
Lionfish Numbers Reportedly Down in Jamaica
Lionfish have decreased 66 percent in Jamaica. Known for creating chaos on reefs over several years and devouring fish who habitat the Lionfish have recently decreased in numbers according to an Associated Press article on abcnews.
