NASA Administrator to Discuss Science with Crew Aboard Space Station

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will discuss recent science research and technology demonstrations aboard the International Space Station at 10:35 a.m. EST Wednesday, Feb. 21, with astronauts living and working aboard the microgravity laboratory. During the Earth-to-space call, leadership and the crew will discuss a tech experiment demonstrating the performance of a small robot remotely …

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How to Do Long Division: Step-by-Step Instructions

Let’s put our long division skills to the test with some word problems. Tackle these problems one step at a time, and don’t rush. If you get stuck, pause and review the steps. Remember, practice makes perfect, and every problem is an opportunity to improve your long-division skills. 1. Emma has 672 pieces of …

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Ancient Offerings Unearthed in Tuscany Reveal a Cultural Crossroads

Field director Emanuele Mariotti unambiguously calls it “the find of the century” — the most significant discovery in Mediterranean archaeology thus far in the 21st century, and maybe in the last century, too. In the autumn of 2022, his team excavating at the ancient thermal baths at San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy, revealed to …

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Why many L.A. ambulances probably aren’t racing to emergencies

The lights and sirens of emergency medical services are pervasive in the United States. Not only are our screens saturated with them, but it’s hard to go far in any large city without seeing an ambulance race by. The public often assumes that the vehicle is on its way to a life-or-death emergency. But …

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21 Best Bluetooth Speakers (2024): Portable, Waterproof, and More

The best Bluetooth speakers still have a place near and dear to our hearts, even as we’ve seen better (and more portable) smart speakers creeping into the universe. It’s fun and easy to ask an Amazon Echo or Google Nest speaker to play your favorite track or tell you the weather, but smart speakers …

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How Did an Aquarium Stingray Get Pregnant without a Mate?

February 18, 2024 3 min read Charlotte, a stingray in a small North Carolina aquarium, is taking a DIY approach to reproduction By Stephanie Pappas A stingray in a small aquarium in Hendersonville, N.C., has become pregnant—despite living in a tank without a male ray.  This seemingly miraculous event has stirred up online speculation …

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