Cnn student news march 8 2019
Here are the top stories from CNN Student News for March 8, 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 Gives Birth to Baby Girl
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has given birth to a baby girl, making her the second world leader to give birth while in office. Ardern, who is 38 years old, has been on maternity leave since June 2018, when she became the first world leader to give birth while in office. Her baby girl, Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford, was born on June 21, 2018.
Story 3: NASA's InSight Lander Discovers Marsquake
NASA's InSight Lander, which landed on Mars in November 2018, has discovered its first marsquake. The quake was detected on April 6, 2019, and was caused by movement in the Martian crust. The InSight Lander is designed to study the interior of Mars and learn more about the planet's structure and composition.
Story 4: New Study Reveals Impact of Climate Change on Global Food Production
A new study published in the journal Nature has found that climate change is having a significant impact on global food production. The study found that rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns are reducing crop yields and affecting the distribution of crops around the world. The study's authors warn that these changes could have significant consequences for global food security.
Story 5: NASA's Artemis Program Aims to Return Humans to the Moon by 2024
NASA has announced plans to return humans to the moon by 2024 as part of its Artemis program. The program aims to establish a sustainable presence on the moon and eventually send humans to Mars. The Artemis program will involve several steps, including the development of a new lunar lander and the establishment of a lunar base.