LIGO: Einstein Was Right
A century ago, Albert Einstein predicted gravitational waves — ripples in the fabric of space-time that result from the universe’s most violent phenomena. NSF-funded researchers, using one of the most…
NASA to Provide Spanish-Language Coverage, Livestream of Solar Eclipse
NASA will provide live coverage Monday, Dec. 14, of a solar eclipse that will pass over South America, treating parts of Chile and Argentina to views of a total eclipse…
Discovering the cosmic mines of heavy elements
Research News An international team of scientists supported by the National Science Foundation discovers the origins of the heaviest elements October 20, 2017 The recent observation of gravitational waves and…
Alligators, rulers of the swamps, link marine and freshwater ecosystems
Research News ‘Gators follow the tides to find food, ferrying nutrients as they go November 2, 2017 Find related stories on NSF’s Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Program site. The sophistication…
Land cover change in Botswana savannas: Don’t blame the elephants
Research News Study finds that human-caused fires are a major factor November 7, 2017 Find related stories on NSF’s Environmental Research and Education (ERE) programs at this link. Why are…
Veterans helping veterans through research
Research News Research Experiences for Undergraduates program addresses challenge of veterans enrolling in college November 10, 2017 Honoring veterans’ military service and attending to their re-entry into civilian life are…
Harmful Partnerships
December 2020 Print this issue Harmful PartnershipsWhen Someone You Love is AbusiveSend us your comments Abuse can be difficult to see, especially when it’s in your own relationship. It can…
Barrett, Raymond highlight Space Force’s achievements, path forward
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Department of the Air Force Secretary, Barbara M. Barrett, offered an upbeat assessment Oct. 28 of the Space Force’s development while also describing in stark terms…