When an animal’s environment changes faster than the animal can adapt, its chances of survival can flat-line. The same is true for populations, and even entire species. Now, scientists at MIT and the University of Leicester have found that this connection between evolutionary adaptation and the pace of environmental changeContinue Reading
5 Min Read Career Spotlight: Electrician (Ages 14-18) What does an electrician do? Electricity powers the world, and electricians are the ones who get it where it needs to go. An electrician is an expert who is trained to make sure electrical systems and equipment are installed safely and workingContinue Reading
A hidden population of South African leopards has revealed a remarkable evolutionary story. Researchers analyzing entire leopard genomes discovered that the Cape Floristic Region’s leopards are not only much smaller than most African leopards, but also genetically distinct after being isolated for roughly 20,000 years. Surprisingly, despite their small population,Continue Reading
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Jennifer Francis, senior scientist at the Massachusetts-based Woodwell Climate Research Center, about the impact of Europe’s heat wave and its links to climate change.Continue Reading
The head of the UN’s civil aviation agency, ICAO, has called for immediate global action to protect commercial flights from escalating military threats, including missiles, drones, and GPS signal jamming.Continue Reading
In 2022, global production of construction materials accounted for more than 7 percent of total carbon emissions. But how many of those materials were truly necessary to build houses, buildings, and bridges? A technique called topology optimization can design structures that reduce the amount of material used, in some casesContinue Reading
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Researchers uncovered why H5N1 bird flu attacks cows’ udders instead of their lungs: the virus’s preferred receptors are concentrated in mammary tissue. The breakthrough could help scientists predict future bird flu jumps and spot unusual infections before they spread widely., Read MoreContinue Reading
Official NASA portrait of Sean Gallagher Credit: NASA NASA has selected Sean Gallagher as the agency’s chief information officer (CIO). In this role, he is responsible for the agency’s entire portfolio of Information Technology products and services. Gallagher has been serving in an acting capacity since January and his permanentContinue Reading
NASA Ames Partnerships Annual Report Archives Check out NASA Ames Research Center’s highlighted partnerships of the past. Learn How to Partner with Ames about NASA Ames Partnerships Annual Report Archives Ames Partnerships Office Annual Report 2025 Check out the successful Ames Research Center Partnerships of 2025! View 2025 Annual ReportContinue Reading
The L.A. City Council attempted to phase out oil production in 2022, but the ordinance was struck down by a judge following legal challenges from the oil and gas industry.Continue Reading
Kathleen Karika Associate Administrator for the Office of International and Interagency Relations Kathleen Karika is NASA’s associate administrator for the agency’s Office of International and Interagency Relations (OIIR). The office is responsible for executive leadership and coordination for all NASA international and interagency activies and partnerships, policy interactions between NASAContinue Reading