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Trump's Proposed US Space Academy Raises Questions About Civilian-Military Space Boundaries

A Proposal That Could Reshape US Space Organization The proposal for a US Space Academy represents a significant potential shift in how the United States structures its space activities. Currently, NASA operates as a civilian agency focused on scientific exploration, while the Department of Defense maintains separate military space capabilities.

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Google Secures 400 MW Geothermal Deal with Fervo, Expandable to 1 GW for AI Data Centers

Google has entered into a power purchase agreement with geothermal energy company Fervo for 400 megawatts of enhanced geothermal power, according to a report by TechCrunch. The deal includes provisions to expand the agreement up to 1 gigawatt, sufficient to power a very large AI data center in Utah. Enhanced

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Science News Roundup

Science News Roundup Today's science coverage spans space exploration, fundamental physics, and human health. From preparations for humanity's return to lunar orbit to tentative hints of dark matter and new insights into obesity's long-term effects, here's what made headlines. Artemis II Crew

LZ Dark Matter Experiment Reports Unexpected Finding

The LZ collaboration has announced an unexpected finding from its detector located deep underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in South Dakota. The experiment, which uses a tank containing 10 tonnes of liquid xenon to detect rare collisions between dark matter particles and ordinary atoms, observed a signal that

NASA Awards Blue Origin $700M Contract to Build Next Mars Orbiter

NASA has awarded Blue Origin a $700 million contract to develop a Mars orbiter that will serve as a cornerstone of America's future Mars telecommunications network. The spacecraft is expected to handle critical relay communications between Earth and upcoming robotic and potential crewed missions operating on and around

Living in Challenging Neighborhoods During Your 20s Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk Decades Later

Research suggests that the neighborhood you live in during your 20s could influence your heart health well into middle age. Scientists found that adults who resided in areas with challenging conditions—such as limited resources, lower socioeconomic factors, or environmental stressors—showed higher rates of coronary artery calcification by midlife.

Research Reveals Obesity Leaves Lasting Molecular Imprint on Immune Cells

The Lingering Effects of Obesity on Immune Cells A growing body of research suggests that obesity does more than accumulate excess fat—it appears to leave a lasting molecular imprint on the immune system that can persist years after weight loss. Scientists have identified what researchers are calling an "