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The Full Buck Moon brings minor tests that will help our discover our hidden strengths, knowledge, and talents.

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In April, scientists announced that they had used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to find a potential signature of alien life in the glow of a distant planet. Other scientists were quick to ...

The Space Act, which would apply to local and foreign companies, aims to simplify procedures, protect assets in orbit, level ...

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