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Published on Jan 28, 2026

Beaufort’s Michael Smith remembered on 40th anniversary of Challenger explosion

BEAUFORT, N.C. (WITN) - 40 years after the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, we remember one of the pilots killed in the tragedy who called eastern North Carolina home. On January 28th, 1986, U.S. Navy Pilot Michael Smith, of Beaufort, was among the seven …

Source: WITN - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on Jan 28, 2026

Science People Astronaut Had a Close Call Before His Friends Died in the Challenger Explosion. What He Remembers (...

NEED TO KNOW Former astronaut and professor Terry Hart is opening up about the friends and colleagues he lost on board the space shuttle Challenger explosion "We look back and now on the 40th anniversary and think about them and the commitments they …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on 06:08 GMT

How Challenger tragedy inspired NASA manager from Utah classroom to launchpad

ROY, Utah — Dave Reynolds was in second grade at Lakeview Elementary in Roy, Utah, on January 28, 1986, when his teacher wheeled in a TV to watch what was supposed to be a historic moment in space exploration. "We were very excited—there was going to …

Source: FOX 13 Salt Lake City - Utah - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 28, 2026

Akron native, astronauts honored on 40th anniversary of Challenger explosion

Wednesday marked 40 years since the Space Shuttle Challenger was tragically destroyed during the launch of mission STS-51-L. On Jan. 28, 1986, the seven astronauts on the Challenger lost their lives when the shuttle exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from …

Source: ABC 5 Cleveland - Ohio - Neutral
Published on Jan 28, 2026

Today marks 40 years since NASA Challenger disaster

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Today, January 28, marks 40 years since the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds into its flight. The disaster killed all seven crew members: Dick Scobee, Michael Smith, Judith Resnick, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, …

Source: KOLD News 13 - Arizona - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 28, 2026

Challenger at 40: The disaster that changed NASA

Forty years ago, Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds into its flight, killing its crew of seven and exposing the management culture and decision-making process that led NASA to launch on a freezing January day. Four decades on, the technical …

Source: The Register - Neutral
Published on Jan 28, 2026

Horror final seconds of Challenger astronauts killed in disaster watched by millions

The Challenger astronauts(Image: AFP) As the countdown reached its climax before the Space Shuttle Challenger's departure on January 28, 1986, countless Americans remained glued to their TV sets. While rocket launches were always momentous events, this …

Source: The Mirror US - Left-wing
Published on Jan 28, 2026

Inside NASA’s space shuttle Challenger disaster that could have been stopped 40 years ago

The two solid rocket boosters flew in different directions as the external fuel tank became a fireball.(AP: Bruce Weaver / File) Forty years ago, the Challenger space shuttle disintegrated just after lift-off, killing its crew and changing the history …

Source: Recently Heard - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 28, 2026

Hawaii astronaut Ellison Onizuka was a trailblazer

1/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY NASA Ellison Onizuka during a NASA training exercise. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY NASA The space shuttle Challenger cleared the tower at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii - Neutral
Published on Jan 28, 2026

Horrifying evidence of Challenger astronauts final moments after disaster

The Challenger astronauts (Image: AFP) As the countdown reached its final moments before the Space Shuttle Challenger's lift-off on January 28 1986, millions of spectators around the globe remained glued to their television sets. Whilst a rocket launch …

Source: Daily Express - Right-wing
Published on Jan 28, 2026

Astronaut from Kailua-Kona was a trailblazer

As nation commemorates the anniversary of the Challenger space shuttle disaster, here in the islands some members of the community have been paying tribute crew to member Ellison Onizuka, who is both the first Asian American and the first person from …

Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald - Neutral
Published on Jan 28, 2026

Terrifying last moments of Challenger astronauts killed in front of millions

Jane Lavender Associate Editor 10:10, 28 Jan 2026 The Challenger astronauts(Image: AFP) As the countdown reached its finale ahead of the Space Shuttle Challenger's lift-off on January 28, 1986, countless spectators remained glued to their screens. A …

Source: Daily Record & Sunday Mail - Left-wing
Published on Jan 27, 2026

Profile: Pilot Michael Smith

Sign up for the Concord Monitor’s morning newsletter for essential news each day, and our contests and promotions list for special offers and giveaways. Michael Smith knew early on he wanted to become an astronaut. Before what was supposed to be his maiden …

Source: Concord Monitor - New Hampshire - Neutral
Published on Jan 28, 2026

Challenger disaster astronauts horrifying final act in last seconds of their lives

Jane Lavender Associate Editor 03:00, 28 Jan 2026 Christa McAuliffe was going to be the first teacher in space(Image: Keith Meyers/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images) As the final seconds counted down before the Space Shuttle Challenger's lift-off on …

Source: Daily Star - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 28, 2026

Horrifying final seconds of Challenger astronauts killed in disaster watched by millions

The Challenger exploded just seconds into its flight(Image: Bruce Weaver/AP/REX/Shutterstock) As the final moments ticked away before the Space Shuttle Challenger's launch on January 28, 1986, millions of viewers were transfixed by their …

Source: The Mirror - Left-wing
Published on Jan 28, 2026

Chilling final seconds of Challenger astronauts in disaster watched by millions

Jane Lavender Associate Editor 03:00, 28 Jan 2026 The Challenger astronauts(Image: AFP) As the final moments ticked away before the Space Shuttle Challenger's launch on January 28, 1986, millions of viewers were glued to their television screens. A …

Source: Irish Mirror - Left-wing
Published on Jan 28, 2026

Challenger disaster at 40: How a shuttle explosion changed NASA forever

ORLANDO, Fla. - Forty years after the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated shortly after liftoff, the disaster remains one of the most consequential tragedies in U.S. spaceflight history. The loss of all seven crew members reshaped NASA’s culture, …

Source: FOX 35 Orlando - Florida - Right-wing
Published on Jan 28, 2026

40 years later: Weather’s role in the Shuttle Challenger tragedy

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (WKBN) – Many images are etched into the memory of our nation throughout its history. On January 28, 1986 images which began with excitement, pride and anticipation in the blink of an eye turned to confusion, shock and sorrow. The …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on Jan 28, 2026

'Honor the seven': Challenger learning center remembers 40 years later

Jan. 28, 2026, 6:47 p.m. ET The only bit of sleep Norm Thagard got on the night of Jan. 28, 1986, was spent in a chair in the living room of Dick Scobee's house as he took on the role of the family's Casualty Assistance and Calls Officer. Everyone …

Source: Tallahassee Democrat - Florida - Pending

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Published on January 27, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Sphera Partners with Defense Logistics Agency to Strengthen Hazardous Material Management at NASA

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sphera’s HMMS technology empowers NASA’s current and future missions—driving world-class research, innovation, and exploration while safeguarding the people behind them Sphera …

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Published on January 27, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

CEO of AI-Enabled Starlabs Space Stations, Marshall Smith, is named Keynote Speaker for the IP Awareness Summit

A former NASA senior executive and engineer, Smith is leading a team developing low-orbit space stations that will enable advanced scientific research COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The CEO of Starlab Space …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 22:16 GMT

Committee Cliff Notes: Week of January 19, 2026

Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations This week, the House passed H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 220-207 and H.R. 7148, the Consolidated …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on January 28, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

The National Space Society Lauds Bill Nye’s Term as CEO of The Planetary Society and Welcomes His Successor

Nye Passes the Torch to Jennifer Vaughan After 15 Years Leading the Organization WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After 15 years of service as the CEO of the Planetary Society, Bill Nye has passed the torch …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 18:27 GMT

Stand Up For Science to Hold ‘Rally to Take Back Science’ in Washington, DC on Saturday, March 7, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One year after the movement-defining Stand Up For Science protest, organizers return to the streets calling for scientific integrity, public health protections, and democratic …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 10:06 GMT

Electra Vehicles Validates Breakthrough AI-Driven Battery Management System Featuring an Embedded 'Brain' for Batteries

Electra announces a major milestone with the successful validation of its EVE‑Ai™ Adaptive Controls platform, enabling AI-driven Battery Management System (BMS) BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electra Vehicles, …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Odysight.ai Receives Two Pilot Orders from a Major Defense Customer

OMER, Israel, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Odysight.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: ODYS), a developer of AI-based monitoring and Predictive Maintenance solutions, announced today that it has received two pilot orders from a major defense customer for monitoring …

Distribution channels: Technology ...
Published on January 28, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

InfinitForm Bridges the Design-to-Manufacturing Gap with AI Generative Engineering

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InfinitForm, an innovator in AI solutions for manufacturing engineering, today launched its Generative Engineering Platform, the next stage in the evolution of design for manufacturability in upstream physical …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 07:59 GMT

Unlocking the neurotoxic code of environmental nicotine in developing zebrafish

GA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Research has revealed the neurotoxic mechanism of nicotine at environmentally relevant concentrations in zebrafish embryos. By integrating computational predictions with multi-omics experimental …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

ABL Diagnostics Appoints Helix2 as Exclusive Distributor in Greece

WOIPPY, FRANCE, January 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ABL Diagnostics (FR001400AHX6 – “ABLD”), an innovative company specialized in microbiology and pathogen sequencing, is pleased to announce the signature of an exclusive distribution agreement …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Science ...
Published on January 29, 2026 - 05:54 GMT

TNT Med Services Redefines Telemedicine with Personalized, Concierge Care Across Five States

MOUNT LAURREL, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TNT Med Services, a concierge telemedicine practice founded in 2022, has expanded its healthcare delivery model to serve patients across Maryland, New Jersey, New York, …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 01:07 GMT

Andexxa: Reported Serious Adverse Events

FDA-approved Andexxa reversed Xarelto and Eliquis bleeding but was linked to higher rates of blood clots and death, raising serious patient safety concerns LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Andexxa was an …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

LearningMole Delivers Half a Million Hours of Free Learning to Children Worldwide

Belfast-based educational channel reaches 489,000 hours of watch time – equivalent to 55 years of continuous education BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, UNITED KINGDOM, January 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LearningMole, the free educational YouTube …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 23:19 GMT

Cyber Qubits CEO Addresses UN Assembly at WSIS+20 on Cybersecurity, Digital Trust, and Workforce Readiness

Cyber Qubits CEO Addresses United Nations General Assembly at WSIS+20, Highlighting Cybersecurity, Digital Trust, and Workforce Readiness NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Gurvirender Tejay, Co-founder and …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 22:53 GMT

ITSC Group releases 2025 annual research summary

Celebrating 25 Years of Scholarly Research and Global Collaboration SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Testing Services Center (ITSC Group) has released its 2025 Annual Research Summary, …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 22:29 GMT

Jupiter Neurosciences Expands Nugevia™ Addressable Market with Focus on GLP-1 Users

Nugevia™ supports metabolic, mitochondrial, and neuroinflammatory biology impacted by GLP-1-driven weight loss Jupiter Neurosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:JUNS) JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jupiter Neurosciences, …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 21:59 GMT

iVALT® Introduces Human-in-the-Loop Identity Control for AI Agents, Establishing Accountability in Autonomous Systems

iVALT introduces human-in-the-loop identity control that ensures AI agents act only with cryptographically verified human authorization. PLEASANTON, CA, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iVALT, the leader in human-bound, AI- …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 18:40 GMT

Identifyn® LLC ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF ANTIBODY VALIDATION IN FLOW CYTOMETRY

SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Identifyn®, a leader in super-resolution applications and discovery tools, is proud to announce the completion of the antibody validation in Flow Cytometry. The process was …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 18:27 GMT

Stand Up For Science to Hold ‘Rally to Take Back Science’ in Washington, DC on Saturday, March 7, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One year after the movement-defining Stand Up For Science protest, organizers return to the streets calling for scientific integrity, public health protections, and democratic …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

PF Warriors Applauds Actress Laura Dern for Speaking Out as a Caregiver About Mom’s Journey with Pulmonary Fibrosis

Dern, whose mother, Actress Diane Ladd, died of PF in November, shared about her caregiver experience on television show, TODAY IRVING, TX, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PF Warriors, a global non-profit support network …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 17:12 GMT

National Museum of Nuclear Science & History Announces Appointment of Industry Leaders to the Board

The Museum of Nuclear Science & History has appointed six new board members. Their diverse expertise positions the museum for continued growth and impact. ALBUQUERQUE, NM, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Museum of …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 16:45 GMT

Alternative to Meds Center Shares Clinical Insight on Lexapro Withdrawal and Individualized Discontinuation Care

Supporting safer tapering through individualized treatment and symptom-aware guidance SEDONA, AZ, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alternative to Meds Center, a licensed residential mental health treatment facility in Sedona …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

The National Space Society Lauds Bill Nye’s Term as CEO of The Planetary Society and Welcomes His Successor

Nye Passes the Torch to Jennifer Vaughan After 15 Years Leading the Organization WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After 15 years of service as the CEO of the Planetary Society, Bill Nye has passed the torch …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 16:23 GMT

SAWC Launches Mobile Wound Management Live, a Four-Part Education Series Advancing Care Beyond the Clinic

Virtual program will deliver evidence-based learning for clinicians practicing in home-based, post-acute, and community healthcare settings. MALVERN, PA, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As wound care delivery increasingly …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Inaugural Global Brain Care Scholars Program

The Ban Ki-moon Foundation, Paris Brain Institute and Vascular Brain Health Institute empower the next generation of brain care advocates in the Global South. PARIS, FRANCE, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ban Ki-moon Foundation, the …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 15:47 GMT

Redefining Sleep on Wearables: LEESOL’s Sleepisol Bio Named Google Play Best for Watches 2025

LEESOL’s AI-Powered Sleep App Sets New Standard for Wearable Wellness, Wins Google Play Best of 2025 SEOUL, 서울 - SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LEESOL, a South Korea–based sleep and mental wellness technology company, …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Zebra Robotics Teams Represent Canada at World Robotics Olympiad Internationals Across Three Continents

After a tough competition at the Worlds and Internationals for the World Robotics Olympiad 2025 season, Zebra Robotics teams ride high and are back for 2026. MISSISSAUGA, AJAX, BURLINGTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 14:46 GMT

Cereulide testing from SGS strengthens food safety in an evolving risk landscape

With rising concerns over the toxin cereulide, SGS highlights its impact on food safety, associated health risks and cutting-edge testing solutions. BAAR, SWITZERLAND, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SGS, the world’s leading testing, …

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