NASA’s next moon rocket gets final repairs ahead of mission launch
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The Artemis I mega moon rocket will undergo some tweaks before NASA’s next attempt at a crucial prelaunch test. The…
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Lent Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Lent, a season of prayer and penance for many Christians, and a period of preparation for the Easter…
Continue ReadingRussian cosmonauts to activate space station’s new robotic arm
CNN, CNN+ By Ashley Strickland, CNN Two Russian cosmonauts went on a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Monday to activate a new…
Continue ReadingRussian cosmonauts to activate space station’s new robotic arm
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Two Russian cosmonauts went on a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Monday to activate a new robotic arm.…
Continue ReadingEggs are a symbol of new life but they also have lots to say about the past
By Katie Hunt, CNN Eggs have been laid on land by birds, reptiles, dinosaurs and a few oddball mammals for more than 200 million years. And humans…
Continue ReadingThe oldest known gorilla in the world just turned 65
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Fatou, a western lowland gorilla believed to be the oldest in the world, just celebrated her 65th birthday at the Berlin Zoo.…
Continue ReadingA fireball that crashed to Earth came from outside of our solar system
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Break out the cosmic confetti: Wonder Theory just turned one! That’s right. It’s been a whole year since we…
Continue ReadingNASA puts Artemis moon rocket through crucial paces ahead of launch
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The NASA Artemis I mega moon rocket may face another attempt at its crucial prelaunch ground test as early as next week,…
Continue ReadingCannes Film Festival Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Cannes Film Festival, held every year in Cannes, France. May 17-28, 2022 – The 75th Cannes…
Continue ReadingScientists say this new satellite is a game changer for tracking how our environment is changing
By Danya Gainor Space technology has long been used to help forecast weather, spot wildfires and aide scientists’ understanding of the climate…
Continue ReadingA blazing orange wildflower thought to be extinct for 36 years was rediscovered
By Megan Marples, CNN A rare blazing orange wildflower that was thought to be extinct for 36 years was rediscovered in South America. The wildflower…
Continue ReadingPowerful space laser detected by South African telescope
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Astronomers have detected a powerful radiowave laser, known as a megamaser, in space. This record-breaking megamaser is the…
Continue ReadingThe Ukrainian refugee crisis is the latest mission for a CNN Hero, who leads teams of mobile medics responding to global disasters
CNN By Kathleen Toner, CNN People around the globe have been moved by the horrible images of Ukrainians in distress, fleeing their homes after the…
Continue ReadingThe Ukrainian refugee crisis is the latest mission for a CNN Hero, who leads teams of mobile medics responding to global disasters
By Kathleen Toner, CNN People around the globe have been moved by the horrible images of Ukrainians in distress, fleeing their homes after the…
Continue ReadingNASA’s Artemis mega moon rocket’s crucial test experiences leak issue, delays
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The third attempt at a final prelaunch test for NASA’s Artemis I mega moon rocket began Thursday morning, but the…
Continue ReadingExpect a full pink moon to shine this entire weekend
By Angie Orellana Hernandez and Ashley Strickland, CNN April’s full moon will illuminate the sky this entire weekend, and while it’s…
Continue ReadingPowerful ‘rivers in the sky’ could cause Antarctic Peninsula’s biggest ice shelf to collapse
By Angela Dewan, CNN When temperatures in Antarctica soared to 38 degrees Celsius above normal — around 70 Fahrenheit — in March, a…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Vietnam War. Causes of Vietnam War 1883-1945 – Cochin-China, southern Vietnam, and Annam and…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at May Day, referred to as International Workers Day in many countries. Facts Celebrated on the first day…
Continue ReadingCuriosity rover comes up against dangerous ‘scaly’ terrain on Mars
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The Curiosity rover just avoided a near run-in with some razor-sharp rocks on Mars. The robotic explorer, which landed on…
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