Our Sun is one of the big reasons we’re all here today. It provides much of the energy needed for life to exist, and without it I wouldn’t be writing this and you wouldn’t be here to read it. We think of stars as ancient things that have been there forever but new ones are being created all the time, and NASA just captured a gorgeous image of a place where new stars are born.

NASA affectionately calls it a “Space Butterfly,” but in reality it’s a pair of massive gas clouds. Its official name is Westerhout 40 (W40), and it’s a nebula. W40 and nebulas like it are massive pockets of space where material like gas and stardust begins to coalesce into new objects like stars.

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As you might know by now, HBO decided to send Game of Thrones fans on a scavenger hunt around the world in the weeks leading up to the premiere of the eighth and final season of the show — a hunt that involves finding any of six Iron Thrones the network scattered around the globe.

It must surely speak to the intense nature of GoT fandom, or maybe just an acute, finely honed sense of geography, that it only took a little more than a week to find five of the six thrones. None of which were hidden in the US, with the thrones instead squirreled away in far-flung locales from Canada to to Sweden.

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1. ‘Game of Thrones’ fans have found all but one of the Iron Thrones HBO hid around the world

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Donald Trump threw NASA for a loop shortly after taking office when he directed them to find a way to get humans back on the Moon. Putting astronauts on the Moon is obviously easier said than done, but NASA has been piecing together how such a mission might work ever since.

Now, at a meeting of the National Space Council in Alabama this week, Trump ordered Mike Pence to light a fire under NASA and speed up the process. Repeatedly pointing out that he was essentially relaying the wishes of Trump, Pence told the gathering of scientists and reporters that NASA will have a mere five years to get Americans back on the Moon.

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1. Trump desperately wants the US in another space race that simply doesn’t exist

Trump desperately wants the US in another space race that simply doesn’t exist originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 27 Mar 2019 at 21:03:02 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Boeing’s 737 Max line of aircraft is grounded indefinitely as the company and safety officials attempt to figure out why two of the popular new planes have crashed within a year of each other. But with the planes not ferrying passengers anytime soon, airlines have to store them somewhere, which means they have to be flown elsewhere in the meantime.

One such transport flight is now making headlines after the pilot was forced to return to his departing airport after the plane experienced some kind of engine trouble. The emergency landing was pulled off, and the plane and its pair of pilots made it back unscathed.

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1. Empty Boeing 737 makes emergency landing after experiencing engine trouble

Empty Boeing 737 makes emergency landing after experiencing engine trouble originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 27 Mar 2019 at 20:35:19 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The mighty Jupiter gets a lot of attention for its constantly-shifting face, but it’s not the only planet in our solar system with some serious personality. Neptune, the large frozen ball of methane and various other frigid gasses sitting way out in the outer reaches of our system, is surprisingly active, and the Hubble Space Telescope just caught it doing something nobody had ever seen before.

Astronomers have known for a long time that Neptune’s surface occasionally becomes dotted with dark spots. These large discolorations in its atmosphere can be linked to high pressure areas, and they come and go over the course of several years, but nobody had ever seen one forming until now.

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1. Hubble discovers a mysterious dark spot on Neptune, and it’s getting bigger

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As the video game industry increasingly shifts toward mobile and streaming, and away from pricey consoles and cartridges, GameStop is in the midst of a reinvention that looks to include esports as a centerpiece.

The gaming retailer on Wednesday announced a series of partnerships that all include a tie of some kind to the $1 billion esports industry. They include everything from support of gaming clinics to the establishment of a center in Frisco, Texas, that will become the headquarters of an esports team owned in part by the Dallas Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones. That 11,000 square foot facility, the GameStop Performance Center, will open in May.

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This was supposed to be a history-making week for NASA, with the first all-female spacewalk originally planned to take place on Friday. Unfortunately, a last-second swap has led to one of the expected participants, Anne McClain, being replaced with fellow ISS inhabitant Nick Hague.

NASA’s explanation was that McClain wouldn’t have a space suit available to her for the spacewalk due to sizing, since Christina Koch will be wearing the medium-sized suit that McClain wore during her previous spacewalk last week. This left a lot of people scratching their heads. After all, NASA says there’s two of every size of space suit on board the ISS, so why can’t both McClain and Koch wear the same sized suits? Speaking with CNN, NASA representatives offered a deeper explanation.

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1. NASA explains why it didn’t have enough space suits for an all-female spacewalk

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If you have a small family or you mainly plan to cook sides, there’s no reason you should spend $80, $90, or over $100 for an air fryer. Definitely check out the Dash Compact Air Fryer instead. It cooks up crispy food without all the fat from deep frying, just like other air fryers. But unlike other models, this one is compact enough to fit anywhere in your kitchen and it only costs $40!

Dash Compact Air Fryer 1.2 L Electric Air Fryer Oven Cooker with Temperature Control, Non Stick…: $49.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• HEALTHIER FRIED FOOD: Dash Compact Air Fryer uses AirCrisp technology (instead of oil) to help reduce added fat by 70-80%, without sacrificing the flavor of your fried food (No more residual smell hours after you’ve eaten)
• QUICK + EASY: Short on time? Simply load the 1.6 qt capacity fryer basket, set the temp, and set the timer. Your food comes out crispy, guaranteed, EVERY TIME. And in less time than it takes to pre-heat your oven, making it more energy efficient
• SAFER: The auto-shut off function prevents overcooking, and the cool touch housing and handle makes it safer to use. It’s so simple, even your kids can use it! (bonus, the nonstick fryer basket is dishwasher safe for even easier cleanup!)
• VERSATILE: This is the PERFECT appliance for picky eaters, large families, or those who have busy schedules. Appetizers to desserts, 1 dozen chicken wings, 1lb French fries, even baked goods, and all within minutes of setting the timer – it couldn’t be easier!
• COMPACT + LIGHTWEIGHT: Half the weight of a standard fryer, the Dash Air Fryer is your MUST-HAVE for that first apartment, smaller kitchen, college dorm life, or camper/rv traveling. Plus, its sleek design and trendy color options will accent any kitchen space
• INCLUDES: Recipe guide companion cookbook with 15+ recipes that go beyond fries. Available in Black, White, Red, and Aqua

Dash Compact Air Fryer 1.2 L Electric Air Fryer Oven Cooker with Temperature Control, Non Stick…: $49.99

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Delicious air-fried food that’s crispy but healthy is only $40 away originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 27 Mar 2019 at 18:35:27 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bit by bit, we’re learning new details about the long-rumored mid-range Google Pixel model that’s been the subject of speculation for almost a year now.

It seems that these next additions to Google’s reasonably successful Pixel line, which will reportedly be called the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, will be released in black, white and “iris” color finishes (with the latter looking like a mix between blue and purple). They’ll also be priced around 450 euros, or the equivalent of a little more than $500.

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1. New details about Google’s upcoming mid-range Pixel model just leaked

New details about Google’s upcoming mid-range Pixel model just leaked originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 27 Mar 2019 at 18:04:24 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The iPhone XR and iPhone XS are fantastic phones. There’s really no question whatsoever that they’re the best iPhones Apple has ever made. But there’s also no question that if you have an older iPhone model that’s still working fine, there’s really nothing so exciting on Apple’s new iPhones that warrants an upgrade that’s going to cost you between $750 and $1,450. There are some features that are nice to have though, and wireless charging is somewhere near the top of the list. But guess what: you don’t need to spend $1,500 on a new iPhone to get it. Just pick up an Antye Wireless Charging Receiver Case for your iPhone on Amazon. You’ll spend either $16 or $17 depending on which iPhone you have, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without wireless charging.

Antye Wireless Charger Charging Receiver Case for iPhone 7 Plus, Ultra Slim Qi-Compatible Phone…: $16.99

Antye Wireless Charger Charging Receiver Case for iPhone 7, Ultra Slim Qi-Compatible Phone Back…: $16.99

Antye Wireless Charger Charging Receiver Case for iPhone 6 Plus/6S Plus, Ultra Slim Qi-Compatib…: $15.99

Antye Wireless Charger Charging Receiver Case for iPhone 6 / 6S, Ultra Slim Qi-Compatible Phone…: $15.99

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• 【Wireless Charging Enabling Case】Built-in newest Qi wireless charging receiver module chip delivers wireless charging capabilities to your iPhone, wireless charging your phone like iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X
• 【Matte Finish Slim Phone Back Cover】Durable plastic with matte coated finish helps prevent fingerprints, dusts… Precise cutouts gives full access to all ports
• 【Flexible Connector】Makes it easy to sync and charge in the old fashioned way as well, No need to remove case
• 【Universal Qi Compliant】A wireless charging pad (Not Included) is required to charge your iPhone wirelessly; Works seamlessly with any Qi-standard wireless charger dock
• 【What You Get】1 × ANTYE Qi Wireless Receiver Case, 100% No-hassle 12-month REPLACEMENT warranty and friendly customer service

Antye Wireless Charger Charging Receiver Case for iPhone 7 Plus, Ultra Slim Qi-Compatible Phone…: $16.99

Antye Wireless Charger Charging Receiver Case for iPhone 7, Ultra Slim Qi-Compatible Phone Back…: $16.99

Antye Wireless Charger Charging Receiver Case for iPhone 6 Plus/6S Plus, Ultra Slim Qi-Compatib…: $15.99

Antye Wireless Charger Charging Receiver Case for iPhone 6 / 6S, Ultra Slim Qi-Compatible Phone…: $15.99

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