Researchers using the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA, captured a cosmic light show sparked…
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High School Senior Uncovers Potential for Hundreds of Earth-Like Planets in Kepler Data
An 18-year-old high school senior has won a $250,000 prize for calculating the potential for finding…
Laser Blasts Show Asteroid Bombardment, Hydrogen Make Great Recipe for Life on Mars
A new study reveals asteroid impacts on ancient Mars could have produced key ingredients for life…
What is BioSentinel?
A biology experiment on a small, deep-space satellite will study radiation exposure to help NASA prepare…
What is BioSentinel?
A biology experiment on a small, deep-space satellite will study radiation exposure to help NASA prepare…
For Holiday Celebrations and Space Radiation, Yeast is the Key
As you consume copious amounts of baked goods this holiday season, know that one of the…
Sugar is Sweet, Essential to Life — and It’s Probably in Deep Space
When we think of sugar, it’s in the form of a holiday sweet or a reason…
Four NASA-Sponsored Experiments Set to Launch on Virgin Galactic Spacecraft
NASA Supports Tech on Rocket-Powered Virgin Galactic Spacecraft
Go Behind the Scenes of SOFIA, the World’s Largest Flying Telescope
Go Behind the Scenes of SOFIA, the World’s Largest Flying Telescope