Astrophotography
July 27, 2023

Innovative Device Lets You Turn Your Smartphone Into a Smart Telescope

If you haven't already marked your calendar, the next total solar eclipse visible from the United States will occur on April 8, 2024. And Vaonis, a French company specializing in innovative telescopes, is making it easier than ever to view the event. After launching several successful products, they have now created a way to transform your smartphone into a telescope to view the cosmos safely.

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Entertainment
July 27, 2023

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan Celebrate Their 35th Wedding Anniversary With Loving Messages

One of Hollywood's most beloved couples just hit a milestone. Michael J. Fox and his wife, Tracy Pollan, are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary. To mark the occasion, the two of them shared some loving messages to one another on Instagram. The star of the Back to the Future franchise posted a handful pictures that look straight out of a photo album.

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Toys
July 26, 2023

Barbie Dolls That Traveled to Space Are Now on Exhibit at the Smithsonian

This Barbie is an astronaut. This Barbie is a scientist. This Barbie is a Smithsonian star. “Barbie goes to space” is a story which began in 1965, when Miss Astronaut debuted. This earliest space Barbie was actually a space outfit to be added to existing dolls, but it was remarkably timely—released only two years after the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova.

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Good News
July 26, 2023

All-Terrain Track Chairs Added to All Minnesota State Parks for Improved Accessibility

Nature is for everyone; however, it's not always accessible for all. The logistics of trail travel and park infrastructure often leave visitors with mobility disabilities unable to fully experience the park offerings. The state of Minnesota is actively trying to remedy this situation by purchasing more all-terrain track chairs that allow visitors to leave the pavement and set forth on adventure.

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