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The $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch Sunday from Florida, having survived two rounds of proposed budget cuts under the Trump administration. It will search for exoplanets and study planet formation during its million-mile journey.
🐿️ For a telescope that nearly got zeroed out, Roman is now a prime example of how science can outlast political budget battles.
A 4-year-old from Calgary scored 160 on an IQ test, qualifying for membership in Mensa, the high-IQ society. The child's score places him in the top 0.01% of the population.
🐿️ This Calgary tot's 160 IQ outpaces most adults, but Mensa might need a nap-time policy.
A total solar eclipse was visible across western Europe on August 12, 2026, drawing millions of viewers in the UK, Spain, and Iceland. In Cornwall, crowds gathered at scenic spots like Sennen Cove to witness the once-in-a-generation phenomenon.
🐿️ The eclipse turned a Tuesday afternoon into a celestial blockbuster, distracting humans from their phones and wildfires.
