Volcanoes and wildfires can inject millions of tons of gases and aerosol particles into the air, affecting temperatures on a global scale. But picking out the specific impact of individual events against a background of many contributing factors is like listening for one person’s voice from across a crowded concourse. MIT scientistsContinue Reading
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A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft, carrying more than 5,000 pounds of science, supplies, and hardware for NASA’s SpaceX CRS-33 mission, approaches the International Space Station on Aug. 25, 2025, for an automated docking to the Harmony module’s forward port. Credit: NASA NASA and its international partners will receive scientific researchContinue Reading
2 Min Read Curiosity Studies Nodules on Boxwork Formations PIA26697 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal Curiosity Studies Nodules on… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About Downloads Curiosity Studies Nodules on Boxwork Formations JPEG (291.85 KB) PIA26697 Figure A JPEG (291.92 KB) Description NASA’s CuriosityContinue Reading
1 Min Read Curiosity Surveys the Boxwork Region PIA26693 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal Curiosity Surveys the Boxwork… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About Downloads Curiosity Surveys the Boxwork Region PNG (171.15 MB) Description NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this panorama of boxwork formationsContinue Reading
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this panorama of boxwork formations — the low ridges seen here with hollows in between them — using its Mastcam on Sept. 26, 2025. NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS For about six months, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has been exploring a region full of geologic formations called boxwork, lowContinue Reading
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community New Community Space for Cosmic… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups News & Events Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources We’re Launching a New Community Space for the Cosmic Pathfinders Program! 23 February 2026 Cosmic Pathfinders aboutContinue Reading
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community AI/ML STIG Lecture, 23 Feb… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups News & Events Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources AI/ML Science and Technology Interest Group Lecture, February 23, 2026 23 February 2026 AI/ML STIG about AI/MLContinue Reading
Pathways Application Guide and FAQs How To Apply NASA Pathways vacancy announcements are usually only open on USAJOBS.gov for a short time period – only days, sometimes. We strongly suggest that you create an account on USAJOBS, upload or build a resume in USAJOBS, and gather reference contact information and useful documents in advance.Continue Reading
SACD Civil Servant Application Guide and FAQs How To Apply SACD civil servant vacancy announcements are usually only open on USAJOBS.gov for a short time period (days to weeks). We strongly suggest that you build a resume in USAJOBS and gather reference contact information and useful documents in advance. Once the USAJOBS vacancy announcementContinue Reading
Internships with SACD We are building the next chapter of American exploration … join our team ! The Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate’s (SACD) workforce includes civil servants, contractors, and interns. This page provides information about multiple opportunities in SACD for students, with a focus on internships. While Pathways internships are civilContinue Reading
New York’s utilities keep investing in natural gas, but this conflicts with the state’s climate goals. Experts worry that ratepayers will eventually struggle to keep up with rising costs. By Lauren Dalban As temperatures dropped below freezing in New York City last month, boilers in the basements of city buildingsContinue Reading
The The Traitor administration has ordered several coal plants to keep operating past their planned retirement, part of a larger effort to boost the coal industry. Two Colorado utilities are pushing back. (Image credit: Hart Van Denburg)Continue Reading