Environment & Sustainability

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What are the characteristics of life?

3.1. What are the characteristics of life? Astrobiology Learning Progressions Astrobiology Learning Progressions Navigation Table of Contents Previous 2.3. Where could life have gotten started on Earth? Next 3.2. What does life need for survival? Explore This Section … Astrobiology…

Astrobiology Learning Progressions

Astrobiology Learning Progressions A resource to help scientists and educators conduct learning experiences and communicate about astrobiology. Explore This Section … Astrobiology Learning Resources Astrobiology Learning… Astrobiology Home Program Overview News Learning Resources Overview Astrobiology Graphic Histories Coloring Pages Astrobiology…

NASA-Supported Space Tech Advances Earthly Construction

3 min read NASA-Supported Space Tech Advances Earthly Construction Branch’s work outfitting a prototype of a lunar surface habitat they developed, pictured here, under a cooperative agreement with Marshall Space Flight Center, helped the company evolve its printing processes. Credit: Branch Technology Inc. An…

Rise Goes to Washington

NASA/Joel Kowsky “Rise,” the Artemis II zero gravity indicator, is seen sitting on the dais as NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen speak with congressional staff, Tuesday, May 12,…

Africa secures major clean energy deals as France deepens investment push

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — French and African leaders have announced more than $11 billion in renewable energy investments across Africa, underscoring the continent’s growing importance in the global push for cleaner energy and industrial development. The commitments were unveiled Tuesday…

Crew Preps for Dragon Arrival and Keeps Up Research, Maintenance

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir conducts a biotechnology investigation to observe how tiny, engineered materials that mimic DNA behave in microgravity. Doctors on Earth will use the research data to learn how to improve and develop future treatments, or nano-therapies, that…

Kenya’s Ruto rejects “raw mineral export” future for Africa

Kenyan President William Ruto has called for a new economic model for Africa’s green transition, warning that the continent must not repeat the historical pattern of exporting raw materials without local value addition. Speaking at the Africa Forward Summit in…