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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will help astronomers investigate dark matter, continuing the legacy of its pioneering namesake
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will help astronomers investigate dark matter, continuing the legacy of its pioneering namesake The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will help astronomers investigate dark matter, continuing the legacy of its pioneering namesake Vera C. Rubin. The observatory will document everything visible in the southern sky every three nights, capturing an area […]
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Sparkling Andromeda
Sparkling Andromeda The Andromeda galaxy (M31) was released as an image on June 25, 2025, to honor Dr. Vera Rubin’s groundbreaking legacy. M31 is the closest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way, located approximately 2.5 million light-years away. Astronomers use Andromeda to study the structure and evolution of our own spiral galaxy due to its […]
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Sophia Roberts: Showcasing the Cosmos
Sophia Roberts: Showcasing the Cosmos Sophia Roberts is an award-winning astrophysics science video producer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, where she films space hardware assembly and explains complicated topics. Sophia’s journey began with a passion for photography and science, which led her to pursue a degree in biology and later a master’s program in […]
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Some plants create their own pesticide, but there’s a downside
Some plants create their own pesticide, but there’s a downside Scientists have discovered that some plants produce their own pesticide called isoprene, which can repel insects and make them less susceptible to pests. Isoprene production in plants is triggered by stress, such as heat or injury, and can also be activated by environmental changes like […]
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NASA Mars Orbiter Learns New Moves After Nearly 20 Years in Space
NASA Mars Orbiter Learns New Moves After Nearly 20 Years in Space NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has been performing new maneuvers to squeeze more science out of its nearly 20-year operations, including large rolls that enable it to look deeper underground. The MRO’s SHARAD instrument can now have a deeper view of the Martian […]
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Is it ethical to eradicate certain harmful species?
Is it ethical to eradicate certain harmful species? Researchers argue that deliberate full extinction of harmful species is acceptable, but only rarely, using screwworms, mosquitoes, and invasive rodents as case studies. The team suggests that eradication through genome modification should be approached with caution and guided by robust ethical safeguards and inclusive decision-making frameworks. Conditions […]
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Hubble Captures an Active Galactic Center
Hubble Captures an Active Galactic Center Hubble Space Telescope captures an image of UGC 11397, a spiral galaxy with a supermassive black hole at its center. The black hole contains 174 million times the mass of our Sun and is actively growing, emitting bright X-ray light that can pierce through thick clouds of dust. UGC […]
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How do scientists calculate the probability that an asteroid could hit Earth?
How do scientists calculate the probability that an asteroid could hit Earth? Asteroid 2024 YR4 was initially reported to have an unusually high probability of hitting Earth (1%) in January 2025, but further observations revealed a near-zero chance of collision. The asteroid’s impact probability continuously increased up to 3.1% on February 18, but dropped to […]
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How do atoms form? A physicist explains where the atoms that make up everything around come from
How do atoms form? A physicist explains where the atoms that make up everything around come from Atoms are the building blocks of everything around us, and they’re made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. The number of protons in an atom determines its chemical properties. The universe’s hydrogen and helium atoms formed about 400,000 […]
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4580-4581: Something in the Air…
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4580-4581: Something in the Air… Curiosity Rover’s latest activities (Sols 4580-4581): The rover conducted a series of scientific experiments, including APXS measurements and ChemCam observations, to analyze the Martian atmosphere and rocks. The rover used its Left Navigation Camera to capture images of rock targets with potential cross-cutting veins, such as “Hornitos” […]
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By Air and by Sea: Validating NASA’s PACE Ocean Color Instrument
By Air and by Sea: Validating NASA’s PACE Ocean Color Instrument NASA’s PACE Ocean Color Instrument was validated through two campaigns: AirSHARP (Airborne aSsessment of Hyperspectral Aerosol optical depth and water-leaving Reflectance Product Performance for PACE) in October 2024 and May 2025. The validation team used airborne and seaborne instruments to gather data on the […]
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Astronomy has a major data problem – simulating realistic images of the sky can help train algorithms
Astronomy has a major data problem – simulating realistic images of the sky can help train algorithms Astronomers are facing a major data problem due to the vast amount of images collected by large telescopes, which can’t be analyzed individually. The PhoSim project aims to simulate realistic fake astronomical images to help train algorithms and […]
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Astronaut Joe Engle Flies X-15
Astronaut Joe Engle Flies X-15 Astronaut Joe Engle was assigned to fly the X-15 Research Rocket aircraft in 1963 as part of the US Air Force’s astronaut program. In 1965, Engle flew the X-15 to an altitude of 280,600 feet, becoming the youngest pilot to qualify as an astronaut and exceeding the required 50-mile altitude […]
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3D-printed model of a 500-year-old prosthetic hand hints at life of a Renaissance amputee
3D-printed model of a 500-year-old prosthetic hand hints at life of a Renaissance amputee A team of historians and engineers at Auburn University created a 3D-printed model of a 500-year-old prosthetic hand, known as the Kassel Hand, to study its mechanisms and user experience. The team used computer-aided design software and 3D printing technology to […]
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Working memory is more complicated than we thought
Working memory is more complicated than we thought A new study reveals that working memory is not solely controlled by the prefrontal cortex, but rather involves multiple brain regions, including the early visual cortex. The research found that disrupting neural activity in the early visual cortex (V1) impaired participants’ ability to remember visual information, suggesting […]
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Trade in a mythical fish is threatening real species of rays that are rare and at risk
Trade in a mythical fish is threatening real species of rays that are rare and at risk The trade in “pez diablo” (devil fish) is threatening real species of guitarfishes, which are rare and at risk due to overfishing and habitat loss. Guitarfishes are being caught, dried, and carved into exotic shapes to create pez […]
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Summer Begins in Northern Hemisphere
Summer Begins in Northern Hemisphere The first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere is June 20, 2025, which is also the longest day of the year. The Southern Hemisphere experiences its shortest day and beginning of winter on June 20, 2025. Earth orbits at an angle, causing the Northern Hemisphere to tilt towards the […]
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NASA Tech to Use Moonlight to Enhance Measurements from Space
NASA Tech to Use Moonlight to Enhance Measurements from Space NASA is launching a new mission called Arcstone to measure moonlight from space and use it as a calibration standard for Earth-viewing sensors. The mission will use a spectrometer to measure lunar spectral reflectance, which will provide a stable and universal calibration source for satellite […]
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NASA’s LRO Views ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 2 Moon Lander Impact Site
NASA’s LRO Views ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 2 Moon Lander Impact Site NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) captured photos of the impact site of the ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 2 Moon lander, which experienced a hard landing on June 5, 2025. The LRO’s Narrow Angle Camera took images from about 50 miles above the surface of Mare […]
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NASA Aircraft to Make Low-Altitude Flights in Mid-Atlantic, California
NASA Aircraft to Make Low-Altitude Flights in Mid-Atlantic, California NASA’s P-3 Orion aircraft and Dynamic Aviation’s King Air B200 will conduct low-altitude atmospheric research flights from June 22 to July 2, 2025. The flights will take place over parts of the East Coast (Baltimore, Philadelphia, Richmond) and West Coast (Los Angeles Basin, Salton Sea, Central […]
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Hubble Studies Small but Mighty Galaxy
Hubble Studies Small but Mighty Galaxy Hubble Space Telescope has released an image of NGC 4449, a small but mighty galaxy located 12.5 million light-years away. NGC 4449 is a starburst galaxy, meaning it’s forming new stars at a much faster rate than expected for its size, and this global burst of star formation is […]
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Harnessing AI for transforming pharmacy education and research
Harnessing AI for transforming pharmacy education and research Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to transform pharmacy education. AI offers powerful tools for personalization, efficiency, and innovation in pharmacy education. AI can help improve student outcomes by providing tailored learning experiences. The use of AI in pharmacy research is also increasing, enabling faster and more […]
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4577-4579: Watch the Skies
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4577-4579: Watch the Skies Curiosity Rover has successfully parked in a trough cutting through a highly fractured region on Mars, allowing for further investigation of mysterious boxwork structures. The rover will conduct various scientific experiments, including observing cloud motion, studying the rover workspace, and analyzing the composition of two targets: “Copacabana” and […]
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4575-4576: Perfect Parking Spot
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4575-4576: Perfect Parking Spot The NASA Curiosity rover has successfully parked itself in a stable location on Mars, using its Chemistry Camera and Remote Micro Imager to capture images of interesting textures exposed in an outcrop. Curiosity will now conduct APXS (Atmospheric and Physical Xenology System) and ChemCam compositional analyses of the […]
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Precise measurement standards have revolutionized museum science, helping nail down where artifacts are from
Precise measurement standards have revolutionized museum science, helping nail down where artifacts are from The Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 led to the development of national standards for fire hose threading, which has since improved emergency responses across the country and paved the way for consistency in scientific research. In science, standardization allows for more […]
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Nostalgic foods and scents like fresh-cut grass and hamburgers grilling bring comfort, connection and well-being
Nostalgic foods and scents like fresh-cut grass and hamburgers grilling bring comfort, connection and well-being Nostalgia can bring comfort, connection, and well-being by evoking positive emotions and memories from our past. The concept of nostalgia has evolved over time, shifting from being considered an unhealthy emotional response to a predominantly positive experience that serves as […]
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NASA to Gather In-Flight Imagery of Commercial Test Capsule Re-Entry
NASA to Gather In-Flight Imagery of Commercial Test Capsule Re-Entry NASA’s Scientifically Calibrated In-Flight Imagery (SCIFLI) team will gather data on The Exploration Company’s Mission Possible capsule as it returns to Earth following its launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The SCIFLI team, stationed in Hawaii and flying aboard an agency Gulfstream III aircraft, […]
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NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge
NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge is in its 31st year, an annual engineering competition that challenges students to design and build a lunar rover. The 2025 challenge required teams to power their rovers either with human pilots or remote control, with over 500 students from around the world participating. Teams […]
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Method turns urine into super valuable material
Method turns urine into super valuable material A research team has engineered a yeast platform that converts human urine into hydroxyapatite, a high-value, biocompatible substance for use in dental and bone implants. The process achieves two goals at once: removing human urine from wastewater streams and producing a material that can be commercially marketed for […]
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Light-powered reactions could make the chemical manufacturing industry more energy-efficient
Light-powered reactions could make the chemical manufacturing industry more energy-efficient A team of scientists has developed a system that uses light to power chemical reactions, which could make the chemical manufacturing industry more energy-efficient. The system, called photoredox catalysis, uses an organic catalyst that absorbs multiple photons of light and stores energy to kick-start reactions […]
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