NASA’s Claire Parkinson Named Finalist for Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal

On May 3, 2020, Dr. Claire Parkinson, climate scientist at NASA, was named a finalist for…

There's a financial incentive to becoming self-sufficient—if it's done right

COVID-19 has sparked a rush to establish home gardens and a desire for self-sufficiency, but how…

Climate change could cause decline of some alpine butterfly species

Some alpine butterflies may be at risk because of the effect of climate change on their…

We can't let coronavirus kill our cities: Here's how we can save urban life

The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have reminded us of the vital role public space plays in supporting…

4 strategies to support vulnerable students when schools re-open after coronavirus

There is much uncertainty bubbling up around the Québec government’s decision to re-open elementary schools May…

New findings show Australian sheep face dangerous heat stress on export ships

It’s been almost three years since thousands of Australian sheep died during a voyage from Australia…

Why religious freedom stokes coronavirus protests in the U.S., but not Canada

Religious freedom, cherished as an American ideal, has been frequently invoked in the United States during…

NASA to Demonstrate First-of-its-Kind In-Space Manufacturing Technique for Telescope Mirrors

Large telescopes may not necessarily have to be built and assembled on the ground. In the…

Scientists take steps to create a 'racetrack memory,' potentially enhancing data storage

A team of scientists has taken steps to create a new form of digital data storage,…

David Robinson Tests Spacecraft and His Skills in House Renovation

David Robinson, Supervisory Aerospace Engineer, tests spacecraft and instruments, and here on Earth tests his skills…