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- 1Japan Prepares Audacious Sample Return Mission to Martian Moon PhobosโJAXA is about to perform a Phobos sample return mission
Japan's space agency JAXA is preparing a mission to collect samples from Phobos, the larger of Mars's two moons, and return them to Earth. The mission is being described as an audacious space heist, aiming to bring home bits of material from the Martian moon, potentially revealing clues about Mars's history and the origins of its moons.
- 2Mars Perseverance rover collects new rock core sampleโYes, the core was inside that drill bit, and it is now inside a sample tube waiting to be sealed and stored. It's been a
NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully drilled and acquired a new rock core on Mars, confirming the sample was inside the drill bit and has now been placed in a sample tube awaiting sealing and storage. The image, captured by the rover's CACHECAM on Sol 2018, marks the first successful sample collection by the rover in a considerable time, drawing attention from space enthusiasts following the mission's progress.
- 3Japan's MMX mission launches for Mars moon Phobosโ๐ oddquark // Space Watch โ 2026-10-25 Japan's MMX is on its way to Mars! It will land on Phobos, grab samples, and brin
Japan's Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft is on its way to Mars, with plans to land on the larger moon Phobos, collect surface samples, and return them to Earth in what would be the first sample round trip from the Martian system. Space enthusiasts are celebrating the launch, calling the mission to the lumpy Martian moon 'peak science'.
- 4CVS looks to Costco and Marshalls for retail inspirationโผCVS wants to be more like Costco and Marshalls
CVS is reportedly looking to remodel its stores and business model, drawing inspiration from Costco and Marshalls. The drugstore chain is working to reinvent itself as traffic and front-of-store sales come under pressure, and the comparison suggests a push toward treasure-hunt style shopping, membership value and bulk appeal. Details of the strategy remain limited in early reporting.
- 5Clashes as mass protests sweep French citiesโProtests in France: Clashes broke out between protesters and police in cities like Paris, Marseille, and Lyon as the Fre
Large protests took place across France, with clashes breaking out between demonstrators and police in Paris, Marseille, and Lyon. The French government says 410,000 people took to the streets on Saturday, though activists claim the turnout was considerably higher. Around 1,000 people were arrested in Paris alone as tensions with security forces escalated during the demonstrations.
- 6NFL cancels Paris fan event as protests disrupt first France gameโNFL shutters Paris fan experience as protests overshadow first France game
The NFL has closed its Paris fan experience as protests overshadowed the league's first-ever game in France. The Guardian reported that demonstrations around the event forced the league to shut down the fan zone, marring the league's debut on French soil. The game proceeds, but the surrounding protests have drawn significant attention to the league's arrival in Paris.
- 7Knicks Face Hornets in March 26, 2027 NBA MatchupโNew York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Mar 26, 2027 Game Summary
The New York Knicks and Charlotte Hornets are scheduled to meet in an NBA game on March 26, 2027. A game summary for the matchup has been published on NBA.com, though no score, player performances, or outcomes are detailed yet. Fans are tracking the fixture as part of both teams' season schedules.
- 8JAXA holds press conference after MMX launch on H3 rocketโPost-Launch Press Conference : Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft/H3 Launch Vehicle No.10
Japan's space agency JAXA has held a post-launch press conference covering the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft, which flew aboard the H3 Launch Vehicle No. 10. The mission aims to visit Mars's moons, with a planned landing on Phobos and the return of samples to Earth. The briefing follows the launch and marks a milestone for Japan's H3 rocket programme, which has been working to establish reliability after earlier setbacks.
- 9A 1,000-Mile Cloud on Mars May Reveal Never-Before-Seen PhysicsโA 1,000-mile cloud on Mars may reveal physics never seen in nature https:// lemmy.ca/post/72854422
Scientists are studying a vast, elongated cloud stretching roughly 1,000 miles over Mars, which forms seasonally near the Arsia Mons volcano. Researchers believe its unusual dynamics could point to atmospheric physics not yet observed anywhere in nature, and interest has spread across science communities online as the findings circulate.
- 10WVU Medicine Honors Marshall County EMS Crew for Saving Cardiac Arrest PatientโWVU Medicine Recognizes Marshall County EMS Staff For Resuscitating Cardiac Arrest Patient
WVU Medicine has formally recognized Marshall County EMS staff for successfully resuscitating a patient who suffered cardiac arrest. The health system commended the crew's quick response and lifesaving care. The recognition highlights the role of rural emergency medical services and the teamwork between first responders and hospital providers in West Virginia's northern panhandle.
- 11SpaceX's Most Important Business Right Now Isn't SpaceโForget Mars, SpaceXโs Most Important Business Has Nothing To Do With Space (At Least For Now)
Commentary argues that SpaceX's most valuable business currently lies outside its spaceflight operations, at least for now, despite the company's high-profile ambitions to reach Mars. The piece suggests that while rocket launches and Mars exploration define the company's public image, another arm of the business is doing the heavy lifting financially. Details of which business line that refers to remain unspecified in available reporting.
- 12SpaceX launches Starship Flight 14 in orbital test missionโSpaceX launches Starship Flight 14 on first orbital test mission
SpaceX has launched Starship Flight 14, described as the vehicle's first orbital test mission. The flight marks another step in the company's testing programme for the largest rocket ever built, which it intends to use for missions to the Moon and Mars. Details about the flight's outcome were not immediately available.