Remembering Allan McDonald: He Refused To Approve Challenger Launch, Exposed Cover-Up

Allan McDonald, who directed the booster rocket project at NASA contractor Morton Thiokol, urged delaying the…

Asteroid 2021 EF1 to flyby Earth at 0.73 LD on March 8

A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2021 EF1 will fly by Earth at a distance of 0.73 LD…

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 6 March 2021

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 6 March 2021 Click here for…

In First Test Drive On Mars, Perseverance Rover Makes A Short But Significant Trip

The NASA rover traversed some 21 feet of terrain this week, in its first test drive…

Vision impairment is associated with mortality

A meta-analysis finds that vision impairment and blindness are tied to an increased risk of mortality,…

Physics camp has proven benefits for high school girls

Studies show that engaging high school girls in physics before they begin formal studies gives them…

Building networks not enough to expand rural broadband

Public grants to build rural broadband networks may not be sufficient to close the digital divide,…

Rapid 3D printing method moves toward 3D-printed organs

A research team is a 3D printing method called stereolithography and jelly-like materials known as hydrogels…

New 'split-drive' system puts scientists in the (gene) driver seat

New research describes novel achievements designed to make the implementation of gene drives safer and more…

Study reveals how egg cells get so big

The process of egg formation in fruit flies relies on physical phenomena analogous to the exchange…