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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Science
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NASA's new ‘game-changing' satellite to revolutionize Earth observation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — NASA is about to launch a new satellite, and it isn't just an upgrade. The federal agency says the satellite is a total game-changer when it comes to collecting information about our Earth. Dubbed NISAR, the launch also marks the first joint space mission between the U.S. and India. Dr. Karen St. Germian, NASA Director of Earth Science, joined us on AM Extra to explain what this new space equipment means for planet observation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Health
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Move It Monday: Mental health's impact on your overall wellness
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Mental health affects more than just wellness in your brain. Experts say it also affects sleep quality, reaction time and other physical aspects of a person's health. Dr. Paul Giger, medical director of behavioral health at Providence Health Plan, joined us on AM Extra's Move It Monday to share some tips and exercises to help keep your mind sharp. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe NowCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Portland bar hosts ‘In Bed By 10' happy hour DJ parties
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – For fun-seeking adults who don't have the energy to stay out all night until 2 a.m., a Portland bar has a potential solution. , a vegan bar on NE Sandy Boulevard, is hosting their new 'In Bed By 10' event every last Friday, with the next being on June 27. Owners describe the experience as a 'happy hour DJ party,' which runs from 5 to 8 p.m Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now DJ Sugar Fix, DJ Sweet Tooth and DJ Midnight Snaque joined KOIN 6 on AM Extra to give a run down of what the event looks like, and how they came up with the 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Science
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Vancouver students claim grand prize in ‘Plant the Moon Challenge'
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Students from Skyview High School in Vancouver claimed the top prize in their category in a global science competition. Students Casey Flinn, Sofia Gomez Almazan and Olivia Countney earned the grand prize in the 'Plant the Moon Challenge' after studying how worms can help grow plants with medicinal properties in lunar soil. The team joined us on AM Extra to tell us more about their winning experiment and how it feels to be part of the future of space travel. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Science
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Salem students among young innovators honored in national science competition
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Some of the most brilliant young minds in America have gone head-to-head to produce groundbreaking inventions, and those creations will be honored in a special awards ceremony. The annual Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Challenge is considered the world's largest K-12 science competition award. Students from Heritage School in Salem are among the young innovators being honored. Host Justin Shaifer, also known as 'Mr. Fascinate,' joined us on AM Extra to go over the incredible inventions students have come up with. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
