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A SpaceX rocket part is expected to smack into the moon in August, highlighting the growing problem of space junk

Something is about to smack into the moon—and no, it’s not asteroid 2024 YR4. It’s a part of a SpaceX rocket. And while the ...

Rescuing satellites is harder than it looks – a growing space junk problem will make doing so more important

A new mission to save NASA’s Swift observatory shows why catching a satellite that was never designed for rescue is one of ...
The AppealOpinion

New Book Examines Women and Queer People Convicted for Crimes That Never Occurred

Fighting Against the Criminalization of Motherhood, Pregnancy, and Queer Identity, Valena Beety examines how women and queer ...
Princeton University

Princeton researchers awarded Genesis Mission grants from Department of Energy to lead projects that accelerate AI use for scientific discovery

The national initiative will "help develop and demonstrate AI-enabled scientific workflows designed to accelerate ...