NASA astronaut Chris Williams shows off the Destiny laboratory module’s Microgravity Science Glovebox aboard the International Space Station. WIlliams was supporting semiconductor crystal research to help advance the commercial space economy and promoting Earth-based industries. NASA/Chris Williams 3D bioprinting and stem cell research were the main research topics aboard theContinue Reading
NASA/GSFC/UCLA This image shows nighttime temperatures at the Moon’s north pole as measured by the Diviner instrument on board NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft. Areas colored blue and purple represent colder temperatures, while areas colored orange and red represent warmer temperatures. At any given point in the Moon’s orbit,Continue Reading
2 min read NASA Hosts 2026 Review on Advanced Composite Manufacturing Boeing assembles a composite aircraft fuselage section in one of its production facilities. Composite materials are used in major portions of modern aircraft, including sections of the fuselage and wings on aircraft such as the Boeing 787. NASA’s HiCAM project aims to help accelerateContinue Reading
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community Cosmic Origins Community… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources Cosmic Origins Community Webinar, June 10, 2026 4 June 2026 Dear Cosmic Origins Community, The ASTRA initiative (linked below) will promote newContinue Reading
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community HWO SIG Seminar, June… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources HWO SIG Seminar, June 10, 2026 4 June 2026 Please join us for the next Habitable Worlds Observatory science interestContinue Reading
In the wood-panelled rooms of New York’s storied Explorers Club, where portraits of pioneering adventurers line the walls, diplomats, scientists and ocean advocates gathered on Tuesday evening with a shared sense of urgency – and anticipation.Continue Reading
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called on Thursday for greater protection for environmental and land defenders, noting that hundreds worldwide have been killed or detained in recent years.Continue Reading
The decentralized power systems are playing a growing role in the transition away from fossil fuels. By Dan Gearino An executive order in Massachusetts and a regulatory commission action in Minnesota are among the big moves this year that highlight the growing role of virtual power plants in grid management.Continue Reading
Dangerously hot, humid weather is likely at many of the 2026 World Cup soccer venues. We crunched the numbers to see which matches are most at risk. (Image credit: Ed Zurga)Continue Reading
By Erica McNamee of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD A NASA G-V aircraft waits on the tarmac prior to taking off on the second flight of the day. NASA/Sofie Bates Thunderclouds roll over the sky, raindrops fall sporadically, but, with the humidity at 81 percent, I don’t evenContinue Reading
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Landsat images track mangrove forest expansion in the Padas River estuary in Malaysia between 2000 (left) and 2023. Zhen Zhang, Tulane University NASA satellite images show that mangrove forests, which protect shorelines, support coastal ecosystems, and store large amounts of carbon along saltwater coasts, are more resilient than scientists onceContinue Reading
Fly Foundational Robots Future Mission find out more Learn about Fly Foundational Robots FEATURE Space Roboticist Challenge FEATURE Robotically Manipulated Payload Challenge The Fly Foundational Robots (FFR) mission represents a pivotal step in advancing robotic capabilities in space. By flight-testing robotic systems in an operational space environment, FFR establishes theContinue Reading