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What It’s Like to Work in Space: Inside an Astronaut’s Routine
Working in space is more than floating in microgravity. Astronauts train intensely and use advanced tools to not only survive, but also conduct advanced scientific research. Given the difficulties, how do they pull it off? An Astronaut’s Workplace Orbiting 250 miles above Earth, the International Space Station (ISS) is a the workplace and home of astronauts on long-duration missions in…
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How to use Cleanup Recommendations to free space on Windows 11
Cleanup Recommendations on Windows 11 is a feature that helps you find apps, files, and other content to delete, freeing up hard drive space on your computer. The feature is part of the Storage settings, and it intelligently detects and suggests the amount of space that Windows 11 can reclaim by deleting large or unused files, uninstalling unused apps, and…
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Why Do Astronauts Wear Sunglasses in Space?
Summary Astronauts need sunglasses to protect their eyes from intense solar radiation in space. Space shades also help astronauts adapt to extreme light conditions and reduce glare. Astronaut sunglasses are durable and equipped with UV and IR protection. If you’ve looked at astronaut photos and wondered why they are wearing sunglasses in some, there are some very good reasons for…
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Six Items That Will Maximize Your Carry-On Space
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Air travel may be fast, but it’s also often a source of stress and discomfort. Aside from tight seats, delays, and generally uncomfortable accommodations, airlines have been nickel-and-diming us with fees for just about everything, including luggage. Checked bag fees range around $30 to $40 to start, so it’s not…
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SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing and more: all the news on the 2025 space race
BOCA CHICA BEACH, TEXAS – MARCH 06: SpaceX Starship Flight 8 prepares for takeoff from Orbital Launch Pad A at Boca Chica beach on March 06, 2025 in Boca Chica Beach, Texas. The SpaceX Starship Flight 8 test launched and successfully caught its booster upon descent. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)Screenshot: SpaceX Source link
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Creating space for women in tech
International Women’s Day is here, a time for all those who care about women’s equality to celebrate the achievements of women both contemporary and historical and to focus on gender equality in our society. The tech sector still has a sizable gender divide, with only around one quarter of all tech roles held by women. Tech leaders need to enter…
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When to See the Lunar Eclipse (and More Space Events) in March
March isn’t the most exciting time of the year for casual skywatching, though there are two notable events: a total lunar eclipse in the middle of the month and the partial solar eclipse at the end. There are other reasons to head outside and look up too. Here’s what you’re looking for. March 13–14: Total lunar eclipse (Blood Moon) Late…
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The Story of How Ham the Astrochimp Went to Space
Ham, a chimpanzee trained by the US Air Force, was the first great ape in space. He proved primates could perform complex tasks while experiencing the extremes of space travel, thus paving the way for human spaceflight. Number 65 Relaxed and surrounded by the same familiar humans who had always strapped him into the same familiar seat, it seemed to…
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7 Common Space Myths, Debunked
It’s an unfortunate fact of reality that most people get their ideas about space from movies, TV, and video games. Science-fiction is all well and good, but only when people can separate it from reality. Unless you’re a real space fan, it’s likely that even you believe one of these common myths. 7 You Wouldn’t Be Instantly Flash-Frozen in Space…
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Here’s How I Experience Space Without Leaving Earth
Despite what some billionaires might want, we aren’t yet at the point where anyone can just book a ticket online to visit space, which means if you want to get a taste of the great beyond, you need to use some more mundane methods. Personally, these are some of the ways I’ve experienced outer space on Earth. 6 Virtual Reality…
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