Protein shapes matter in Alzheimer's research

Even a small change may cause long-term consequences. For amyloid beta peptides, a major hallmark of…

But it's a dry heat: Climate change and the aridification of North America

Discussions of drought often center on the lack of precipitation. But among climate scientists, the focus…

NASA's Curiosity rover finds clues to chilly ancient Mars buried in rocks

By studying the chemical elements on Mars today — including carbon and oxygen — scientists can…

Scientists use light to accelerate supercurrents, access forbidden light, quantum world

Scientists are using light waves to accelerate supercurrents to access the unique and potentially useful properties…

Is your job killing you? Stress, lack of autonomy, ability can lead to depression, death

A new study finds that our mental health and mortality have a strong correlation with the…

NASA human spaceflight chief resigns ahead of launch

NASA’s human spaceflight chief Doug Loverro resigned on Tuesday, according to an internal memo seen by…

All Hands Note From Douglass Loverro To The NASA Human Exploration and Operations Directorate

All Hands Note From Douglass Loverro To The NASA Human Exploration and Operations Directorate …

NASA Message Regarding the Lead of Human Spaceflight

Message Regarding the Lead of Human Spaceflight Click here for original story, NASA Message…

Ribs evolved for movement first, then co-opted for breathing

A major transformation in vertebrate evolution took place when breathing shifted from being driven by head…

NASA Remembers Annie Glenn

NASA Remembers Annie Glenn Click here for original story, NASA Remembers Annie Glenn …