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Betelgeuse is a red supergiant that is 1,000 times more massive than the sun, making it one of the largest known stars in the universe. Its extreme size makes it a stellar infant compared with stars like the sun. But when it eventually runs out of fuel, it will explode in a supernova, which will shine as bright as a full moon in the sky.
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2 years ago Read more at Livescience.com

Lt. Gen. James was the Air Force deputy chief of staff for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance in Washington before retiring from active duty and coming to JPL. Earlier in his career, he trained as an Air Force payload specialist for the Space Shuttle Program. James also served as vice commander of the air Force Space and Missile Systems Center in Los Angeles.
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2 years ago Read more at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

The State Department has selected four scientists to serve as the agency’s 2024 U.S. Science Envoys to help develop international engagement on key science and technology issues. This year’s envoys were selected to “take advantage of their expertise in key issues facing the world today: Artificial Intelligence; Fusion Energy; Civil Use of Space; and Ocean Sustainability” the agency said.
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2 years ago Read more at MeriTalk

Yarmouth High School team students won their regional competition for the National Science Bowl this month. They will compete next month in the national finals in Washington, D.C. The National science Bowl brings together middle and high school students from across the country to solve technical problems.
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2 years ago Read more at Press Herald

The Science Museum of Virginia is revamping its adult-only series. The Science on Tap: STEMpunk event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. Tickets for admission are $20 for the general public and $15 for Science Museum members.
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2 years ago Read more at WRIC ABC 8News

I don’t think I stayed in this job because I really love this job. I’m going to be working in environmental issues as I will (for the) rest of my career. We are a very active agency on air quality, and we have to do it for every reason imaginable. It'll involve not just reducing emissions, but also investing in our state making it more resilient.
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2 years ago Read more at City & State New York

Close to 500 students from across Berks County gathered at Albright College last week to show off their scientific knowledge and skills. The Bollman Gymnasium was filled with rows of poster board displays as the venue played host to the 72nd annual Reading-Berks Science and Engineering Fair. Students in grades six through 12 were able to take part in the fair, competing in either the senior division (grades 9 through 12) or junior division (grads 6 through eight)
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2 years ago Read more at The Mercury

Andrea Argüelles, assistant professor of engineering science and mechanics in the Penn State College of Engineering, earned a five-year, $696,010 U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Early Career Development Award. This project aims to develop a fundamental understanding of how processing conditions impact the resulting structure and properties of ceramics manufactured through the novel cold sintering process. Through developing advanced multi-modal characterization approaches centered around acoustic methods and integrating them with in situ monitoring
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2 years ago Read more at Penn State University

Powhatan County, Richmond, Petersburg and Williamsburg libraries now carry Science Museum of Virginia family passes alongside their shelves of good reads. Families may check out these passes the same way they would a book, bring it over to the museum and receive admission for two adults and four kids.
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2 years ago Read more at WRIC ABC 8News

Carrie Eaves, an associate professor of political science and policy studies, shares how research and time as a fellow has made an impact in helping students become active citizens. Eaves’ passion for understanding the nuances of elections and voter engagement has had a ripple effect in the landscape of civic engagement at Elon.
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2 years ago Read more at Today at Elon