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Conkey Cruisers was extended an opportunity to bring five youth to the Organization Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) Ace Academy in Honolulu next month. OBAP’s Aerospace Career Education (ACE) Academy provides middle and high school youth with exposure to opportunities in aerospace through week-long summer academies. Endorsed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), OBAP has played a […]
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Yesterday, NASA named the four astronauts who will fly to the moon by the end of next year, including one woman and three men. The three Americans and one Canadian were introduced during a ceremony in Houston, home to the nation’s astronauts as well as Mission Control. The four astronauts will be the first to […]
Gearing up for 2024 Rochester, NY will be the center of a Total Solar Eclipse. The Total Solar Eclipse will take place on April 8th, 2024 and Rochester sits right in the center of the path totality. If you miss this one the next total solar eclipse won’t happen until 2045. The last Solar Eclipse […]
Here is your dose of science for the week. Scientists discover a new species of trapdoor spiders in Australia. The new species has been named Euoplos dignitas. The name means “dignity” or “greatness” and thats because of the size of spider. The name trapdoor is exactly what this spider does to catch it’s prey. The […]
Mushrooms may be the next new fashion statement or you might find your self working and living in mushrooms. So not only can mushrooms provide you with a trippy experience it is being used in building materials. Mycelium is being used by a London based bio manufacturing company Biohm. They grow it on a large […]
Doctors are warning against ‘dangerous’ claims made by influencers on TikTok that raw potato juice has the power to cure strep throat. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that caused public health scares this winter after a deadly resurgence. The bug can be fatal for children and older adults if left untreated. Doctors warned that promoting […]
According to a study published in the journal Pediatrics. Calls to poison control centers about kids 5 and under consuming edibles containing THC rose from 207 in 2017 to 3,054 in 2021 — a 1,375% increase. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Nearly all of the children about 97% found the edibles […]
Flying Taxi’s will be here in the next 2-3 years. Yes, you read that right flying taxi’s. The FAA has proposed new rules that will allow commercial air taxi’s to operate by 2025. The air taxi’s will be in demand full force by the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Change is happening fast with technology so […]
A new exhibit is headed to the Rochester Museum & Science Center! The brand new ‘Wonders of Water’ exhibit combines past exhibits with some new experiences, to help visitors learn about Lake Ontario, the Erie Canal, and various water species. Calvin Uzelmeier, director of featured content at RMSC, stated: “It’s a great interactive experience. It’s […]
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