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A 2nd grader designed an adorable mascot for NASA’s Artemis II mission

A 2nd grader designed 'Rise,' an adorable baseball hat-wearing plushie mascot for NASA's Artemis II mission, which will signal zero gravity to the crew.

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A 2nd grader designed an adorable mascot for NASA’s Artemis II mission

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This kangaroo was on the lam for 3 days in Wisconsin

A 16-month-old kangaroo named Chesney, spooked by stray dogs, escaped a Wisconsin petting zoo but happily returned home after a three-day search by his keeper and friends.

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Skull vibrations could be your next password

Scientists are exploring the unique vibrations of human skulls as a potential new biometric authentication method, offering a novel approach to secure logins.

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When Did the Earth's Crust Start to Shift? Scientists Uncover Evidence of Plate Tectonics Happening 3.48 Billion Years Ago

Scientists have uncovered the oldest direct evidence of tectonic plate movement, dating back 3.48 billion years, a major discovery in understanding Earth's geological past.

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Godspeed, Artemis II!

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir shared an inspiring photo from the ISS, highlighting the Artemis program's imminent mission to return humans to the Moon, building on foundational space station work.

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A 2nd grader designed an adorable mascot for NASA’s Artemis II mission

Latest Discoveries

This kangaroo was on the lam for 3 days in Wisconsin

Skull vibrations could be your next password

When Did the Earth's Crust Start to Shift? Scientists Uncover Evidence of Plate Tectonics Happening 3.48 Billion Years Ago

Godspeed, Artemis II!

Daily Games

A Radiant Thought

The Abundance Lens

Story Medicine

Wake up to Radiance.

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