Space
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N.B. students shoot for the stars with province’s first-ever satellite slated to launchThe work of hundreds of New Brunswick students will soon come to fruition, as a satellite they built and designed is slated to launch into space in the coming weeks.ScienceMar 12
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The 1st U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in 50 years has ‘tipped over’Intuitive Machines initially said the Odysseus lander was upright after touchdown Thursday, but then said the craft “caught a foot in the surface and tipped," landing on its side.ScienceFeb 23
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Black hole sun: Astronomers find what may be the universe’s brightest objectAstronomers have discovered what may be the brightest object in the universe, a quasar with a black hole growing so fast that it swallows the equivalent of a sun a day.CanadaFeb 19
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13-year-old Saskatoon boy recreates solar system in his neighborhoodA 13-year-old Saskatoon boy is recreating the solar system in his neighborhood by making a walking route along the Lawson Heights and Silverwood Heights neighbourhoods.CanadaNov 15, 2023
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‘Significant’ space study offers hope for bone disease treatmentA Canadian study published this month suggested that the human body can recover from bone loss by using fat stored in the bone marrow tissue.CanadaAug 25, 2023
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The new space race is here. Will it look like the ’60s — or the 16th century?Many countries – and companies – are starting or renewing their space programs, competing to reach the Moon’s South Pole, where there might be ice and highly valuable resources.CanadaAug 22, 2023
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Perseid meteor shower peaked for Saskatchewan stargazers over the weekendAlthough the peak night has passed, the meteor showers last until the end of summer and experts are encouraging those interested to keep and eye out.CanadaAug 13, 2023
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Russia launches first moon mission in nearly 50 yearsThe lander is expected to touch down on the moon on Aug. 21, Russia's space chief Yuri Borisov said, though the space agency previously pegged Aug. 23 as the landing date.WorldAug 11, 2023
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Mysterious ‘question mark’ picked up by James Webb Space TelescopeWhat could possibly cause such a stylized piece of punctuation to appear on on James Webb's cameras?ScienceAug 8, 2023
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Canada’s Jeremy Hansen says Artemis II moon mission ‘harder than I thought’The four-member crew that will orbit the moon in late 2024 as part of the Artemis II is "fired up" after seeing the Orion spacecraft they will use for the first time.CanadaAug 8, 2023
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