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We Launch and Launch and Launch From Here

February 1, 2022 - If you live in Titusville, you probably heard the SpaceX Falcon 9 roar into space last night, then a little later the thunderous sonic boom as the boosters headed back to Earth. That was the first of three launches that SpaceX is shooting for in a 24-hour period, two from the... [Continue Reading]

Look Up, Look Down, There Are Wonders to Behold

During the warm summer months, the waters of the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon come alive. When the night creatures cooperate, you can get a real show from the bioluminescent plankton (single-celled microorganisms called dinoflagellates). If you really want to get technical, the eerie light is the result of oxidation of a light-producing substance (luciferin)… [Continue Reading]