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Jane Goodall, the gentle disrupter whose research on chimpanzees redefined what it meant to be human
Jane Goodall, the gentle disrupter whose research on chimpanzees redefined what it meant to be human Jane Goodall’s life journey serves as a model for changing the world without becoming negative or cynical. She was a pioneering animal behavior scholar who redefined what it means to be human through her research on chimpanzees. Goodall’s groundbreaking […]
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Daydreaming can be good for your career
Daydreaming can be good for your career Daydreaming can lead to epiphanies and greater career purpose, according to new research. Engaging in problem-solving daydreaming can increase the potential for experiencing strong work-related epiphanies that transform one’s view of their work or career. People with a compulsion to solve problems that defy easy solutions are more […]
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Katie Bisci: Resourcing for Big Science
Katie Bisci: Resourcing for Big Science Katie Bisci is a deputy project manager for resources on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, overseeing business, finance, outreach, and more. Katie’s career path began as a resource analyst at NASA, where she worked on various projects before joining the Roman […]
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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in Minnesota
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in Minnesota NASA astronauts Michael Fincke and Zena Cardman will participate in a live Q&A session with students from Minnesota on August 20, answering prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions. The event, hosted by the PACER center, aims to inspire teens with disabilities to consider opportunities […]
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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in New York, Utah
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in New York, Utah NASA astronauts Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain will answer questions from students in two separate events: The first event will take place on June 23 at 11:30 a.m. EDT, where students from P.S. 71 Forest Elementary School in New York will submit their questions. […]
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NuSTAR Art + Coloring Pages
NuSTAR Art + Coloring Pages NASA has released a series of coloring pages inspired by the NuSTAR mission. The coloring pages are available for download as PNG and PDF files, featuring various themes such as spacecraft, the Sun, stellar remains, X-ray binaries, and spiral galaxies. Each page is designed to be visually appealing and educational, […]
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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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Teacher uses artificial intelligence to inspire future generations
Teacher uses artificial intelligence to inspire future generations A teacher used AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT to create personalized images for her first-grade students. The images depicted each student in their dream career, showcasing their passions and interests. The teacher’s intention was to inspire and motivate the children, rather than simply creating a fun activity. The project […]
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NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps Retires
NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps Retires NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps retired on May 30 after nearly 16 years of service with the agency. Epps spent 235 days in space, including 232 days aboard the International Space Station, working on hundreds of scientific experiments during Expedition 71/72. She was selected as a member of NASA’s 20th astronaut […]
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What a sunny van Gogh painting of ‘The Sower’ tells us about Pope Leo’s message of hope
What a sunny van Gogh painting of ‘The Sower’ tells us about Pope Leo’s message of hope Pope Leo XIV referred to Vincent van Gogh’s painting “Sower at Sunset” as a symbol of hope during his first general audience in Rome, highlighting its connection to Christ’s Parable of the Sower. The painting, created in 1888, […]
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