What wintering squirrels can teach astronauts
When bears and ground squirrels hibernate in winter, they stop eating, lasting until spring simply on the fat reserves they've stored up in their bodies. Usually, this sort of prolonged fasting and inactivity would significantly reduce the mass and f.....»»
CarMax signs on as stadium sponsor for Flying Squirrels
CarMax has signed a multiyear stadium naming rights deal with the Richmond Flying Squirrels, a Minor League Baseball team near its Virginia headquarters......»»
Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing"s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty
Boeing's first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year because NASA judged their return too risky......»»
Two NASA astronauts stuck in space have flown long missions before
The two NASA astronauts left behind at the International Space Station following the return of Boeing's troubled capsule are Navy test pilots who have ridden out long missions before......»»
Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing"s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty
Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing"s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty.....»»
Boeing"s beleaguered Starliner capsule leaves space station and heads home without any astronauts
Boeing"s beleaguered Starliner capsule leaves space station and heads home without any astronauts.....»»
Boeing"s beleaguered space capsule is heading back to Earth without two NASA astronauts
After months of turmoil over its safety, Boeing's new astronaut capsule is set to depart the International Space Station on Friday without its crew......»»
Boeing"s beleaguered space capsule is heading back to Earth without two NASA astronauts
Boeing"s beleaguered space capsule is heading back to Earth without two NASA astronauts.....»»
Boeing"s troubled Starliner spaceship to return to Earth sans crew
Boeing's problem-plagued Starliner is set to finally depart the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, returning to Earth without astronauts after NASA deemed the risk too great......»»
Two astronauts are stuck in space. Soon, the solution could be an elevator
Two astronauts are stuck in space. Soon, the solution could be an elevator.....»»
Technology classes at school can also teach skills for business and life: South African teachers share ideas
Starting and running your own business takes hard work and a can-do attitude. Typically, entrepreneurs are the kinds of people who can identify and solve problems innovatively, are willing to take risks and learn from mistakes......»»
NASA admits tension with Boeing over space rescue plan
NASA admitted on Wednesday there was "tension" during meetings with Boeing executives about how to bring home two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station, but denied reports of shouting matches......»»
Schools urged to teach children how to spot conspiracies and fake news
Young people are as engaged and interested in current affairs as ever, but social media is siloing their opinions and making fake news hard to spot, and schools are the places to tackle this, according to a conspiracy theory expert......»»
Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behind
Boeing will attempt to return its problem-plagued capsule from the International Space Station later this week—with empty seats......»»
How stories can teach young people about life in a changing climate
Education is key to empowering young people to respond to climate change. It's something that will reach into every aspect of their lives in complex ways. However, the national curriculum largely confines climate change to a few subjects, meaning tea.....»»
Strange Noises Are Coming from Inside Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft
Speakers inside the spacecraft are producing a pulsing noise, and neither astronauts nor Mission Control can identify its cause......»»
Boeing will try to fly its troubled Starliner capsule back to Earth next week
The two astronauts who launched on Starliner will stay behind on the International Space Station. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft undocks from the International Space Station at the conclusion of an unpiloted test flight.....»»
NASA cuts 2 from next SpaceX flight to make room for astronauts stuck at space station
NASA on Friday cut two astronauts from the next crew to make room on the return trip for the two stuck at the International Space Station......»»
NASA record holder can relate to astronauts stuck in space. He was, too
NASA's record-holding astronaut is urging his two stuck-in-space colleagues to stay positive and "keep up the good work.".....»»
Astronauts stranded in space: Unexpected eight-month stay highlights risks of space exploration
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams took off for the International Space Station in June. The test flight aboard Boeing's Starliner was supposed to last a week, but they have yet to return......»»
The Boeing Starliner Astronauts Will Come Home on SpaceX’s Dragon Next Year
The decision will leave the crew on the ISS until February. The mission was initially supposed to last about a week......»»