How will NASA’s Roman Space Telescope see exoplanets?

When you’re looking for exoplanets, stars are irritating. Now, I have nothing against stars! I live near one and have deep appreciation for the light it provides. Stars are interesting scientifically and also happen to be very pretty. And, certainly, they’re necessary. Planets form around stars, and those stars anchor them, heat them, shape andContinue Reading

climate-vs.-weather:-a-deep-dive-on-the-key-differences

What’s the difference between ‘climate’ and ‘weather’? Although they are related, these are actually two distinct concepts and they are measured at very different timescales. Despite this, some people use these terms interchangeably, leading to confusion and misinformation about climate change. For example, a Facebook post from 9 August 2024Continue Reading

how-urban-design-leads-to-better-wellness

A new big-data analysis of the U.S. pinpoints how urban design aids the health of city residents — especially when cities provide walking opportunities, greenery, and mixed-use streets with a blend of commercial and residential activity.  The study examines tens of thousands of urban census-bureau tracts in the U.S., seeingContinue Reading

a-plan-to-preserve-wetlands-without-stopping-development

Balancing economic growth and environmental protection is not easy. Consider wetlands, which provide flood protection, aid water quality, and are linchpins of larger ecosystems. How can we best preserve wetlands while enhancing economic activity?  According to a new study, one solution involves supplanting traditional conservation mandates, which require replacing affectedContinue Reading

New civil servants and guests pose for a group photo with NASA and center leadership in the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC) 8src-by-12src-foot test section, N221 on Aug. 24, 2src26. The civil servants were sworn-in the same day in the largest swearing-in ceremony ever hosted at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley sinceContinue Reading