In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24 and RFI from the International Space Station, French astronaut Sophie Adenot hailed a “mission accomplished” after two spacewalks to replace a faulty antenna and called the operation “a miracle”, given the mechanical setbacks. She also described the “blatant” signs of climate change she has seen from orbit…Continue Reading
Solving complex social problems with multiple interrelated causes can involve juggling a variety of factors. Securing funding, designing the right programs, and sustaining the political will necessary to implement them demands a targeted approach. Lyonel Tanganco, a graduate student in MIT’s Master in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP) program,Continue Reading
Sai Ravela, principal research scientist in MIT’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS), works with a team of researchers, local partners, and community collaborators to develop game-based computer models to help local communities find solutions to their unique geographical and environmental challenges. Ravela came to MIT as aContinue Reading
Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacır, 3rd from left, signs the Artemis Accords for the Republic of Türkiye as NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, left, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Space and Environment Connor Tomlinson, and Turkish Space Agency President, Yusuf Kıraç, right, look on, Monday,Continue Reading
This problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA features 75 math problems for students grades 6-12+ introducing astrobiology concepts like the Drake Equation, habitability, and extra-solar planets. It is useful for engaging students in cross-curricular biology and astronomy mathematics by applying real-world space science to quantitative reasoning.Continue Reading
This problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA features 11 math problems where students, grades 6-8, use ratios and proportions to determine NASA image scales. Ideal for practicing foundational math with real heliophysics space data, educators can apply this resource to supplement solar system, lunar phase, andContinue Reading
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Iceland said “No” to joining the European Union this weekend, choosing to shield its marine resources from rampant overfishing. By Johnny Sturgeon Over the weekend, Iceland voted against resuming talks to join the European Union. At the heart of the referendum question: fish.Continue Reading
The ocean is rising faster now than at any point in recorded history. The impacts are already being felt and the threats are growing.Continue Reading
This problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA features 18 math problems exploring atmospheric aerosols using real data from the SAGE III instrument on the ISS. It is highly useful for integrating quantitative data analysis into environmental science and physics units. For students grades K-12+, teachers canContinue Reading
This problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA utilizes NASA photographs for scaling activities and mathematical modeling of the Moon’s mass and interior structure. It is useful for applying mathematical proportions and modeling techniques in space science contexts. For students grades K-12+, educators can integrate these exercisesContinue Reading
Every month, NASA Earth Observatory features a puzzling satellite image. The September 2026 puzzler appears above. Your ChallengeIdentify the location shown in this satellite image. Share what clues you see, where you think it is, and what makes this place interesting or unique to you. How to Answer Submit your response using thisContinue Reading