Cnn student news march 13 2019
Here are the top stories from CNN Student News for March 13, 2019:
Top Story: NASA's Parker Solar Probe Reaches the Sun's Corona
The Parker Solar Probe, a spacecraft launched by NASA in 2018, has reached the sun's corona, the outer atmosphere of the sun. This is the closest any spacecraft has ever come to the sun, with temperatures reaching as high as 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit. The probe is studying the sun's corona to learn more about solar flares and coronal mass ejections, which can affect Earth's magnetic field and cause aurora borealis.
Story 2: New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Responds to Mosque Attacks
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has spoken out about the recent mosque attacks in Christchurch, which left 50 people dead and many more injured. Ardern has condemned the attacks as "terrorism" and has vowed to take action to prevent such attacks from happening again. She has also announced plans to reform the country's gun laws and to increase security measures at mosques and other places of worship.
Story 3: NASA's InSight Lander Discovers Mars' Internal Heat
NASA's InSight lander, which has been on Mars since November 2018, has discovered that the planet has a significant amount of internal heat. This heat is thought to be caused by the decay of radioactive elements in Mars' core, and it could have implications for the planet's geological activity and potential habitability.
Story 4: California's Wildfires Continue to Burn
Wildfires continue to burn in California, with several major fires burning in the state. The fires have forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes and have caused significant damage to property and infrastructure. Firefighters are working to contain the fires, but they are facing challenging conditions due to strong winds and dry conditions.
Story 5: NASA's Artemis Program Aims to Return Humans to the Moon
NASA has announced plans to return humans to the moon by 2024 under its Artemis program. The program aims to establish a sustainable presence on the moon and to use the moon as a stepping stone for further space exploration. NASA plans to send the first woman and the next man to the moon on the Artemis 3 mission, which will include a lunar lander and a spacecraft.
These are the top stories from CNN Student News for March 13, 2019.