NASA Goddard astrophysicist awarded 2022 LGBTQ+ Scientist of the Year
Dr. Jane Rigby, an astrophysicist at NASA's Goddard Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, was recently awarded the 2022 LGBTQ+ Scientist ...
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NASA mission finds Tonga volcanic eruption effects reached space
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai volcano erupted on Jan. 15, 2022, it sent atmospheric shock waves, sonic booms, and tsunami ...
NASA Goddard scientists begin studying 50-year-old frozen Apollo 17 samples
Scientists at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, recently received samples of the lunar surface that have been curated in ...
UNC blood clot expert working with NASA to study blood flow, clot formation in zero gravity
CHAPEL HILL, NC – Are astronauts more likely to develop blood clots during space missions due to zero gravity? That’s ...
NASA gives boost to Boston University-led effort to model solar system’s protective bubble
A Boston University–led team that has pioneered major advances in our understanding of the bubble protecting the solar system—and all ...
NASA releases breakthrough forest biomass-carbon product
NASA’s GEDI mission has reached a major milestone with the release of its newest data product, which provides the first near-global estimate ...
NASA simulator helps to shed light on mysteries of Solar System
Even in our cosmic backyard, the Solar System, many questions remain open. On Venus there are formations similar to volcanoes, ...
NASA finds 2022 Arctic winter sea ice 10th-lowest on record
Arctic sea ice appeared to have hit its annual maximum extent on Feb. 25 after growing through the fall and ...
NASA researcher finding ways to turn down the heat in cities
Rooftop gardens and greenery can help ease some of the severe heat in cities, according to research from climate scientists ...
In cold polar skies, NASA rocket will watch Aurora turn up the heat
If you see the northern lights overhead, chances are you are in a chilly, polar climate. But the cold-weather delights, ...
UCF and NASA researchers design charged ‘power suits’ for electric vehicles and spacecraft
ORLANDO, March 7, 2022 – Like the charged power suit worn by Black Panther of Marvel Comics, UCF researchers have ...
NASA rocket mission to study the origin of slow solar winds
The Sun’s atmosphere, or corona, is beaming with activity. Solar flares and coronal mass injections send high-energy particles out into ...
24 teachers from 13 states to become NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors
March 1, 2022, Mountain View, CA — The SETI Institute has selected 24 teachers from 13 states as 2022 NASA ...
NASA is helping fly drones in the Arctic. Here’s what that means for sea ice and sea level change.
They’ve delivered groceries and performed light shows at the Olympics. But in the unforgiving Arctic climate, drones have struggled to ...
High-flying NASA ‘NACHOS’ instrument may help predict volcanic eruptions
NASA is launching a prototype instrument that could make it easier to monitor volcanic activity and air quality. Perched aboard ...
NASA rocket team to chase pulsating aurora
A new NASA sounding rocket mission will soon take to the Alaskan skies. The LAMP mission, short for Loss through ...
UNH researchers lead NASA mission to explore sun’s impact on space and Earth
DURHAM, N.H.—Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have been selected for one of NASA’s MIDEX space missions, part of ...
NASA engineer receives Ralph Coats Roe Medal for education, mentorship
NASA’s Dr. Aprille Ericsson has received the Ralph Coats Roe medal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), honoring ...
NASA planes fly into snowstorms to study snowfall
Scientists repeatedly check the weather forecasts as they prepare aircraft for flight and perform last-minute checks on science instruments. There’s ...
UCF to lead $10m NASA project to develop zero-carbon jet engines
The University of Central Florida (UCF) is developing new technology that is expected to make airplane engines emission free, potentially revolutionizing ...
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Protein supplement helps control Type 2 diabetes
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New survey illustrates challenges associated with healthcare environmental hygiene in facilities worldwide
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Body weight influences the chance of developing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Discovery offers starting point for better gene-editing tools
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Scientists shine new light on role of Earth’s orbit in the fate of ancient ice sheets
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AI learns coral reef ‘song’