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How We Will Survive on Mars

By: Tristan Pham, Journalist
As we set our sights towards the red planet, the question of how humans will survive on Mars has never been more pertinent.
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The F15 EX

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
The F-15EX, also known as the eagle 2, is a next generation fighter aircraft being made boeing for the US air force. The F-15EX is the latest version of the F-15 Mission Design Series and is an upgraded version of the fourth generation F-15 fighter jet.
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A photograph of Odysseus descent to the lunar surface.
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Historic New Moon Landing

By: Rory Peterson, Journalist
Last month, on February 22, 2024, NASA and Intuitive Machines landed the first American-made lander on the Moon in over 50 years. that lander, named Odysseus, touched down on the lunar south pole after problems with it's navigation systems.
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Road To Nowhere — How Highways Gutted Our Cities.

Road To Nowhere — How Highways Gutted Our Cities.

By: Ben Nguyen, Journalist
American urban planning has long been defined by its car-centricity, its prioritization of the automobile over the pedestrian, and its sprawl. But this always wasn't the case.
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NASA’s Nuclear Moon: The First Step in Colonizing the Moon

By: DoWon Lee, Journalist
The outlined model specification for the reactor required a weight of under six metric tons and the capability to generate 40 kilowatts (kW) of electrical power. In the United States, 40 kW can power an average of 33 houses, so having the capabilities to power this much electricity can help these reactors that operate autonomously.
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Japan’s New Wooden Satellite

By: Salar Nasimov, Journalist
The idea behind the wooden satellite is simple yet genius. Wood doesn't block electromagnetic waves or the Earth's magnetic field. Therefore, devices within the satellite could work without the need for additional sensors or antennas, potentially reducing the amount of metal needed.
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The Story of Josh Dobbs: The Passtronaut

The Story of Josh Dobbs: The Passtronaut

By: Marek Solow, Journalist
Josh Dobbs is both a professional NFL football player and a NASA employee. He has recently made a name for himself in the football world, having big games and informing the world about his career.
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NASAs Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

NASA’s Ingenuity Finally Retires After 72 Flights

By: Andrei Daquioag, Journalist
On January 18th, 2024, NASA's infamous Ingenuity mars helicopter was discovered to have a broken rotor blade, making Ingenuity unusable. Bill Nelson, NASA administrator, states: "Ingenuity, the 'little helicopter that could'—and it kept saying, 'I think I can, I think I can'—well, it has now taken its last flight on Mars".
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B-1B Lancer Bomber

By: Benjamin Plowgian, Journalist
The B-1B Lancer bomber has the largest internal payload of any bomber, despite being developed in 1986. It is highly versatile, and is capable of reaching speeds upwards of 900 mph.
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Toyota RAV4

By: Christopher Carballo, Journalist
The Toyota RAV4 is a very efficient car with many different attributes. It's built to endure tough terrains that most cars would not normally endure.
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A photo of an Iron Dome launcher

Israel’s Air Defense Systems

By: Rory Peterson, Journalist
The Iron Dome, and the newly developed Iron Beam, are the keystones in Israel's air defense. The Iron Dome and the soon-to-be Iron Beam make up one of the most advanced air defense systems in the world.
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Jetpacks and the Future

Jetpacks and the Future

By: Oliver Novack, Journalist
Jetpacks are a very possible future of transportation for the whole world. Despite the cost, jetpacks are a great way for military and personal travel.
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