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APOD: 2026 October 4 – Supernumerary Rainbows Over New Jersey
NASA’s October 4, 2026, Astronomy Picture of the Day revisits a 2018 New Jersey scene showing at least five supernumerary rainbows.
Using Opus 5.5 To Discover A New Eyewitness Record Of The Dodo
A researcher says Opus 5.5 surfaced a Dutch ship’s log describing dodo hunting in Mauritius in 1615, a possible addition to the bird’s historical record.
NASA Awards Enterprise Logistics Support Services Agreements
NASA selected 16 companies for logistics support agreements valued at $1.4 billion, with a five-year base ordering period beginning Oct. 1, 2026.
Surprisingly Complex Waves Reveal The Brain’s Inner Workings
A 2026 study using intracranial recordings found distinct traveling-wave patterns during verbal and spatial memory tasks.
NASA Awards Orbital Safety Analysis Support Services Contract
NASA awarded Omitron a five-year, approximately $23.5 million contract for orbital safety analysis and spacecraft conjunction screening.
Best Science Experiment Kits For Kids Compared
Side-by-side comparison of National Geographic science kits and Snap Circuits: which science kit fits your child’s age, learning style, and budget?
October’s Night Sky Notes: Spooky Stargazing
NASA’s October skywatching guide highlights Algol’s regular dimming, the Witch Head Nebula and the Western Veil’s Witch’s Broom.
NASA Highlights Lessons Learned From Swift Boost Mission
NASA and Katalyst Space ended a planned Swift orbit boost after spacecraft problems, but say the effort produced experience for future servicing missions.
NASA Welcomes San Marino Signing The Artemis Accords
San Marino signed the Artemis Accords at a ceremony in Rimini, joining 75 other signatories in principles for peaceful, coordinated space exploration.
