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Cosmic Microwave Background Reveals Secrets of the Early Universe
The Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) is a faint afterglow of the Big Bang, the explosion that created the universe. It is a powerful tool for astronomers to study the early universe, and new research is revealing even more about its secrets. The CMB is a thermal radiation, meaning that it is a uniform glow of… Read more
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A Mirror Planet Discovered in the Milky Way
A team of astronomers has discovered a planet that is so reflective, it is essentially a giant mirror. The planet, named LTT9779 b, reflects 80% of the light from its sun. This makes it the most reflective planet ever discovered, even more reflective than Venus. LTT9779 b is about the size of Neptune and orbits… Read more
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India Launches Chandrayaan-3 Mission to Land on the Moon
India successfully launched its third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, on Friday, July 13, 2023. The mission aims to soft land a rover on the surface of the moon, making India only the fourth country to do so. The launch took place at 9:00 UT (2:30 p.m. India standard time) from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in… Read more
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Perseverance Rover Finds Diverse Organics in Ancient Lake Bed on Mars
The Perseverance rover has found a diverse set of organic molecules on Mars, providing further evidence that the Red Planet may have once been habitable. The molecules were found in rocks that were once part of an ancient lakebed, suggesting that they may have been produced by living organisms. The organic molecules were detected by… Read more
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Asphalt Cleanup Continues After Train Derailment
Cleanup crews are continuing to work to remove asphalt from the Yellowstone River after a train derailment last month. The derailment, which occurred on June 1, saw between 300,000 and 500,000 pounds of asphalt spill into the river. As of July 11, crews have collected approximately 58,000 pounds of asphalt material. However, the full extent… Read more
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Seeks Public Input on Crayfish Importation
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is asking the public for their input on the importation of crayfish into the state. The public comment period is open through July 30, 2023. CPW has become aware of a significant market for live crayfish that are primarily imported into Colorado from outside of the state. The major species… Read more