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NASA’s CODEX Captures Unique Views of Sun’s Outer Atmosphere
NASA’s CODEX Captures Unique Views of Sun’s Outer Atmosphere NASA’s CODEX instrument has captured unique views of the Sun’s outer atmosphere, revealing temperature changes and gusty, uneven flow. The CODEX instrument, located on the International Space Station, uses a coronagraph to measure the speed and temperature of solar wind using special filters. These first-of-their-kind measurements […]
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NASA’s Chandra Sees Surprisingly Strong Black Hole Jet at Cosmic “Noon”
NASA’s Chandra Sees Surprisingly Strong Black Hole Jet at Cosmic “Noon” NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has detected a surprisingly strong black hole jet at cosmic “noon,” which occurred about three billion years after the universe began. The jet, located 11.6 billion light-years from Earth, was illuminated by the leftover glow from the big bang and […]
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NASA Student Challenge Prepares Future Designers for Lunar Missions
NASA Student Challenge Prepares Future Designers for Lunar Missions NASA’s Student Design Challenge (SUITS) prepares future designers for lunar missions by inviting university and graduate students to design, build, and test interactive displays integrated into spacesuit helmets. The challenge aims to support astronauts with real-time navigation, task management, and scientific data visualization during moonwalks, while […]
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NASA F-15s Validate Tools for Quesst Mission
NASA F-15s Validate Tools for Quesst Mission NASA has successfully validated tools designed to measure and record shock waves produced by its X-59 quiet supersonic experimental aircraft, flying two F-15 research jets at speeds over Mach 1.4. The validation flight campaign, conducted in May, used three key tools: a near-field shock-sensing probe, an Airborne Location […]
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Listen: Everything you should know about fireflies
Listen: Everything you should know about fireflies Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are out and about during summer, flashing their abdomens to attract mates. Their unique characteristics include voracious venomous larvae and gently glowing grownups. Clyde Sorenson, a professor of entomology at North Carolina State University, shares his knowledge on fireflies in a podcast. […]
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Laser Focused: Keith Barr Leads Orion’s Lunar Docking Efforts
Laser Focused: Keith Barr Leads Orion’s Lunar Docking Efforts Keith Barr, a chief engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, leads Orion’s lunar docking efforts as part of the Artemis III mission. Barr has over 25 years of experience in lidar systems, having worked on various projects across commercial aviation, wind energy, and military markets. He […]
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I Am Artemis: Ernesto Garcia
I Am Artemis: Ernesto Garcia Ernesto Garcia, an engineering manager at Rayotech Scientific, is responsible for fabricating windowpanes for the Orion spacecraft, a critical component of NASA’s Artemis program. The manufacturing process involves cutting and grinding glass sheets to near net shape, followed by strengthening the edges and polishing/coating the windows to ensure they can […]
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High Above the World
High Above the World Franklin Chang-Diaz was a NASA astronaut who made history as the first Hispanic American to fly in space. He was part of NASA’s ninth class of astronaut candidates and worked on the STS-111 mission, which included three spacewalks outside the International Space Station. During one of these spacewalks, Chang-Diaz was partnered […]
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Frigid Exoplanet in Strange Orbit Imaged by NASA’s Webb
Frigid Exoplanet in Strange Orbit Imaged by NASA’s Webb NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has imaged an exoplanet called 14 Herculis c, which is one of the coldest planets ever directly observed. The exoplanet is about 7 times the size of Jupiter and orbits its host star at a distance of around 1.4 billion miles, […]
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Central Brazil Cerrado
Central Brazil Cerrado The Serra de Caldas, also known as the Caldas Novas dome or Caldas Ridge, is a monolithic oval-shaped plateau located in central Brazil’s state of Goiás. The plateau stands approximately 300 meters above the surrounding landscape and covers an area of about one-fifth of Brazil’s land area. The Serra de Caldas is […]
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Ancient fossils show how the last mass extinction forever scrambled the ocean’s biodiversity
Ancient fossils show how the last mass extinction forever scrambled the ocean’s biodiversity Mass extinctions can have a profound impact on ocean biodiversity, as evidenced by the last mass extinction event that occurred 66 million years ago. The asteroid impact that caused this extinction event led to the loss of around 70% of species, including […]
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Sols 4561-4562: Prepping to Drill at Altadena
Sols 4561-4562: Prepping to Drill at Altadena The Curiosity rover is preparing to drill at Altadena, a location chosen for its potential chemistry and geological features. The rover will conduct a “preload test” to determine if the drilling process will be successful and if the target rock has the desired chemistry. Due to power constraints, […]
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Searching for Ancient Rocks in the ‘Forlandet’ Flats
Searching for Ancient Rocks in the ‘Forlandet’ Flats The NASA Perseverance rover has entered the “Forlandet” quadrangle, a flat terrain area outside Jezero Crater on Mars, where it will search for ancient rocks that could be among the oldest ever observed. The science team hopes to find rocks with olivine and carbonate formations, which could […]
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NASA’s Ready-to-Use Dataset Details Land Motion Across North America
NASA’s Ready-to-Use Dataset Details Land Motion Across North America NASA has launched an online portal that maps satellite radar measurements across North America, enabling users to track land movement since 2016 caused by earthquakes, landslides, volcanoes, and other phenomena. The OPERA project, led by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, provides a powerful web-based tool that shows […]
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NASA Mars Orbiter Captures Volcano Peeking Above Morning Cloud Tops
NASA Mars Orbiter Captures Volcano Peeking Above Morning Cloud Tops NASA’s Mars Orbiter Captures First-Ever Panorama of Arsia Mons Volcano Poking Above Morning Clouds The image was captured by NASA’s 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter on May 2, 2025, while studying the Red Planet’s atmosphere, offering a unique perspective of Mars’ horizon. Arsia Mons, one of […]
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Hubble Captures Starry Spectacle
Hubble Captures Starry Spectacle Hubble Space Telescope captures stunning image of galaxy NGC 685, showcasing its barred spiral structure and numerous star-forming regions. Astronomers used Hubble to study NGC 685 for two observing programs, focusing on star formation, and will be able to catalogue 50,000 H II regions and 100,000 star clusters in nearby galaxies. […]
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Early visions of Mars: Meet the 19th-century astronomer who used science fiction to imagine the red planet
Early visions of Mars: Meet the 19th-century astronomer who used science fiction to imagine the red planet Camille Flammarion was a 19th-century astronomer who used science fiction to imagine life on Mars, making him one of the first scientists to consider the possibility of extraterrestrial life. In his book “The Planet Mars” (1892), Flammarion created […]
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Coral reefs face an uncertain recovery from the 4th global mass bleaching event – can climate refuges help?
Coral reefs face an uncertain recovery from the 4th global mass bleaching event – can climate refuges help? Coral reefs face an uncertain recovery from the 4th global mass bleaching event due to climate change, with potentially devastating consequences for ecosystem services and biodiversity. A new study suggests that while corals can migrate to higher […]
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Beyond de-extinction and dire wolves, gene editing can help today’s endangered species
Beyond de-extinction and dire wolves, gene editing can help today’s endangered species Gene editing can help today’s endangered species by providing solutions to conservation problems, such as disease resistance and genetic diversity. The use of gene editing for conservation purposes raises legal and definitional challenges, particularly under the Endangered Species Act, which requires a clear […]
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ARMD Research Solicitations (Updated June 6)
ARMD Research Solicitations (Updated June 6) NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) has updated its research solicitations page, offering various opportunities for collaboration and funding. The Advanced Air Vehicles Program Fellowship Opportunities are now open, with proposals due by June 11, 2025. This program aims to support independently conceived research projects by highly qualified graduate […]
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4 creative ways to engage children in STEM over the summer: Tips to foster curiosity and problem-solving at home
4 creative ways to engage children in STEM over the summer: Tips to foster curiosity and problem-solving at home As the Trump administration cuts research grants and eliminates learning opportunities for K-12 students, families and caregivers play a crucial role in supporting children’s STEM education over the summer. Four creative ways to engage children in […]
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Reproducibility may be the key idea students need to balance trust in evidence with healthy skepticism
Reproducibility may be the key idea students need to balance trust in evidence with healthy skepticism Reproducibility is key to balancing trust in scientific evidence with healthy skepticism, allowing researchers to scrutinize each other’s studies for rigor and credibility. Proper documentation of research methods, materials, and data is essential for reproducibility, enabling others to evaluate […]
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NASA’s PACE Mission Reveals a Year of Terrestrial Data on Plant Health
NASA’s PACE Mission Reveals a Year of Terrestrial Data on Plant Health NASA’s PACE Mission Reveals Year-Long Terrestrial Data on Plant Health: The mission has gathered a complete year of data to show changes in plant health, using three pigments: chlorophyll, anthocyanins, and carotenoids. Improved Visualization: The combination of these three pigments allows scientists to […]
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NASA’s IXPE Obtains First X-ray Polarization Measurement of Magnetar Outburst
NASA’s IXPE Obtains First X-ray Polarization Measurement of Magnetar Outburst NASA’s IXPE mission has obtained the first X-ray polarization measurement of a magnetar outburst, providing new insights into these extreme events. Magnetars are young neutron stars that display some of the most extreme physics in the universe, and their magnetic fields can be up to 10 […]
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NASA Earth Scientist Elected to National Academy of Sciences
NASA Earth Scientist Elected to National Academy of Sciences NASA Earth Scientist Compton J. Tucker has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences for his work on tracking the planet’s changing vegetation from space. Tucker’s research, spanning nearly 50 years at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, involves identifying wavelengths of light absorbed or reflected […]
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Jack Kaye Retires After a Storied Career at NASA
Jack Kaye Retires After a Storied Career at NASA Jack Kaye, NASA’s Associate Director for Research, Earth Science Division, has retired after 42 years of service to the agency. Kaye’s career at NASA spans multiple roles, including researcher, program scientist, and deputy director, where he focused on helping early-career investigators secure their first awards and […]
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In Memoriam: Dr. Stanley Sander
In Memoriam: Dr. Stanley Sander Dr. Stanley Sander dedicated over five decades to atmospheric science at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), making foundational contributions to our understanding of stratospheric ozone depletion, tropospheric air pollution, and climate science related to greenhouse gases. He authored over 180 peer-reviewed publications, including work on sulfur dioxide oxidation, chlorine, bromine, […]
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ICESat-2 Applications Team Hosts Satellite Bathymetry Workshop
ICESat-2 Applications Team Hosts Satellite Bathymetry Workshop The NASA ICESat-2 Applications Team recently hosted a satellite bathymetry workshop to discuss the current state and future needs of satellite-derived bathymetry (SDB) using data from ICESat-2’s Advanced Topographic Laster Altimetry System (ATLAS). The workshop, held in conjunction with the US-Hydro meeting, brought together SDB end-users, algorithm developers, […]
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Auburn Team Wins 2025 NASA Moon and Mars Design Competition
Auburn Team Wins 2025 NASA Moon and Mars Design Competition Auburn University’s team “Dynamic Ecosystems for Mars Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) Testing, Evaluation, and Reliability (DEMETER)” won top prize in NASA’s 2025 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems – Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) Competition Forum. The RASC-AL Competition is a unique initiative that bridges the gap […]
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Sols 4559-4560: Drill Campaign — Searching for a Boxwork Bedrock Drill Site
Sols 4559-4560: Drill Campaign — Searching for a Boxwork Bedrock Drill Site The NASA Curiosity rover has decided to collect a drill sample from the outer edge of the boxwork-forming geologic unit, as geochemical measurements suggest changes in mineralogy. However, the team was unable to find a suitable spot for drilling due to fractured or […]
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