NASA Kicks Off New School Year with Join Artemis Week
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement is kicking off the new school year with Join Artemis Week, today through Sept. 18, with resources and opportunities to inspire and engage students of…
NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins Available for Interviews Before Her Return to Space
NASA astronaut and biologist Kate Rubins is participating on Friday, Sept. 25, in a final round of media interviews before her October launch to the International Space Station, the second…
Reliability of El Niño simulation matters for predicting future climate
Research News El Niño and La Niña are symmetric in most models, but asymmetric in nature September 10, 2020 A new U.S. National Science Foundation-funded study led by University of…
Researchers develop treatment using turmeric for canine eye condition
Research News Medication may also translate to the treatment of eye conditions in humans September 10, 2020 Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a new therapeutic from turmeric, a…
How do stone forests get their spikes? New research offers pointed answer
Research News Discovery offer promise for the manufacturing of sharp-tipped structures September 10, 2020 Stone forests — pointed rock formations that resemble trees — populate regions of China, Madagascar, and…
NASA, NOAA to Discuss Solar Cycle Prediction During Media Teleconference
NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will discuss predictions for the upcoming solar cycle during a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Sept. 15. Tracking the…
New observations of black hole devouring a star reveal rapid disk formation
Research News High-resolution measurements and theoretical analyses offer insights into black holes September 9, 2020 When a star passes too close to a supermassive black hole, tidal forces tear it…
Study finds that insect shows promise as a sustainable protein source
Research News Previously overlooked yellow mealworm may serve as alternative protein September 9, 2020 With global food demands rising at an alarming rate, a study led by scientists at Indiana…