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Science & Technology April 14, 2026

The science behind splashdown − how NASA got the Artemis II crew safely back on Earth

by Marcos Fernandez Tous, University of North Dakota, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The crew of NASA’s Artemis II lunar flyby mission splashed back down…

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Panicking scientists, canceled experiments – federal funding cuts turned my work as a research dean into crisis management

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NASA wants to build a base on the Moon by the 2030s – how and why it plans to build up to a long‑term lunar presence

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Irrational decision or helpful evolutionary adaptation? A philosopher on the rationality wars behind ‘nudge’ policy

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Hundreds of hungry mosquitoes, a student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how these deadly insects reach their targets

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The first modern rocket launched 100 years ago, beginning a century of both innovations and challenges for spaceflight

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Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load

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GLP‑1 drugs may fight addiction across every major substance, according to a study of 600,000 people

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Algorithms that customize marketing to your phone could also influence your views on warfare

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Science & Technology February 27, 2026

It’s never too late to learn a language – adults and kids bring different strengths to the task

by Karen Stollznow, Griffith University; University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There’s a common assumption that if someone starts learning a language…

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History April 25, 2026

How did South Cobb Drive begin? Bell Bomber and the speedy wartime construction of a highway

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically expand and republish] South Cobb Drive has been a major commercial and commuter highway in Cobb County since the mid-1940s. In fact,…

Weather April 25, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, April 25, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with a high near 78 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 25, 2026

“My name is Rose. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 25, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tri-color Australian shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes April 25, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? Take the quiz and find out!

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and lately we’ve begun running quizzes on the main website….