Science

July 24, 2024

From Earth to Venus: NASA Sends Missy Elliott’s Hit Song ‘The Rain’ Into Space

On July 12, “The Rain (Super Dupa Fly)” by Missy Elliott became the second song to be transmitted into space, following The Beatles' “Across the Universe” transmission in 2008. With the help of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the hip-hop track was beamed across 158 million miles to Elliott's favorite planet, Venus, in 14 minutes. Brittany Brown, the director of digital and technological communication, originally pitched the idea to Elliott's team.

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July 22, 2024

Sleep Study Shows Two Nights of Bad Sleep Ages You Four Years

We all know that getting a good night's sleep is important, but a new study sheds light on just how much. According to researchers from Stockholm University, sleep actually affects how old you feel. This means that sleeping well can leave you feeling young and refreshed. But, on the flip side, a few bad nights of sleep will age you.

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July 18, 2024

Recently Discovered Lunar Cave May One Day Serve as a Base Camp

As beautiful as the Moon is, its surface is not especially hospitable to humans. Temperatures at the equator range from 250°F (121°C) during the day to -208°F (-133°C) after dark. Add in micrometeorites and high levels of radiation and it seems unlikely that astronauts will ever spend extended periods of time on the Moon’s surface.

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July 11, 2024

Scientists 3D Print LEGO Bricks Made From Meteorite Dust To Test Building on the Moon

The prospect of constructing permanent structures on the surface of the Moon has long intrigued scientists, as well as everyday space enthusiasts. However, the unique challenges that come with building in space have forced researchers to think outside of the box and find new and creative ways to turn their ideas into viable solutions. One of their most recent inventions combines material engineering with a certain beloved colorful building block.

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