Combining data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory with radio observations and computer simulations, an international team…
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SOFIA Confirms Nearby Planetary System is Similar to Our Own
NASA’s flying observatory, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, SOFIA, recently completed a detailed study of…
NASA Technology Meets Sci-Fi and Fantasy Fan Culture
NASA science superstars met science fiction superstars last week at the Silicon Valley Comic Con held…
Profiles in Education: Students Solve Real-World Problems With Classroom Math
Between 2012 and 2014, Sarah Ortega participated in the STEM Teacher and Researcher, or STAR, program…
NASA-funded Research Reveals Lull in the Formation Time of Mega Basins on Mars
Since the earliest days of our solar system’s history, asteroid impacts have shaped the planets and…
From Pedicures to the Peregrine Rocket, Paraffin Wax Proves Its Worth
Your candles, crayons, and pedicures have something in common with a revolutionary aerospace engineering project from…
Planet Hunters Named in TIME’s Top 100 Most Influential People
Three extraordinary planet-hunters have been recognized by TIME Magazine as this year’s top 100 most influential…
Kepler Scientist on Time Magazine’s Most Influential List
NASA's Kepler Mission Planet-Hunter Natalie Batalha Named to Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential List
Profiles in Education: Little Things Make Big Things Happen
During her senior year in high school, Ruchi Pandya participated in the Volunteer Internship Program at…
Tiny Probes Hold Big Promise for Future NASA Missions
Tiny Probes Hold Big Promise for Future NASA Missions