What happened to Brian Shaffer? It's been 20 years since the Ohio State med student disappeared

On April 1, 2006, Brian Shaffer was seen walking into the Ugly Tuna Saloona near Ohio State University. No one saw him leave ...
Polygon

Before throwing a Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling went into a more serious space with First Man

In the Andy Weir adaptations The Martian and Project Hail Mary, novelist Weir and screenwriter Drew Goddard invent sci-fi problems that feel reasonably grounded within the world of the movie. Then, we ...
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Java in zero-G - How the space coffee cup works

Astronauts on the International Space Station have a zero-g cup for their java. Credit: NASA Johnson Space Center Heavy snow warning as 5 feet to strike: 'Blizzard conditions' One of FBI's most wanted ...
Gizmodo

Boeing’s Contribution to NASA’s Moon Program Just Took a Major Hit

A pending contractor switchup marks another blow to Boeing, which is struggling to prove itself as a reliable strategic partner to NASA. Reading time 3 minutes Boeing is still in the doghouse with ...
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Here’s the pros and cons of Utah’s first-time home-buying program

WEST JORDAN, Utah — Daniel Cervantes was tired of renting. “The key to building wealth in this country is through real estate,” Cervantes told FOX 13 News in a recent interview. Cervantes, 28, and his ...
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The role of the Writing Center in an AI-powered world

Writing is one of the most powerful learning tools we have. It enables what we value most in research and learning: exploration, discovery, expression, conversation, and consensus building. Skills ...
The Diplomat

How Did Japan’s Space Program Evolve?

Japan’s national space agency – the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) – was established in 2003, but the history of Japan’s space programs dates all the way back to early developments in ...
CBS News

Replacement space station crew, launching ahead of schedule, eager to go

Two Americans, a French astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut said Sunday they are eager to blast off Wednesday on a flight to the International Space Station, replacing four crew members who cut their ...
Ars Technica

US House takes first step toward creating “commercial” deep space program

A US House committee with oversight of NASA unanimously passed a “reauthorization” act for the space agency on Wednesday. The legislation must still be approved by the full House before being sent to ...
Sixth Tone

In National First, China Founds ‘School of Space Exploration’

China has for the first time established a college dedicated to interstellar travel and space exploration, marking a major step in the country’s ambitions for its space industry and a shift toward ...
CNN

She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues

NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off 40 years ago with an unusual crew. In addition to six astronauts, the mission took flight with a teacher on board. Christa McAuliffe, the first educator ...