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Launch of Mission to Boost NASA’s Swift Scrubs Due to Weather

The launch of Katalyst Space’s robotic servicing spacecraft LINK, designed to boost the orbit of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, was postponed Tuesday due to unfavorable weather conditions. The next launch attempt is targeted for no earlier than Wednesday, July…

Ames Science Stars of the Month July 2026

NASA Ames Science Stars of the Month: July 2026 Pictured left to right: Sungshin Choi, Yi-Chun Chen, Emma Yates, Eduardo Bendek The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Sungshin Choi, Yi-Chun Chen, Emma…

New Florida Law Bans Local Net-Zero Emissions Policies

Gov. Ron DeSantis characterized the clean energy goals the law bans as “radical climate policies,” although experts say the law will not necessarily upend the plans. By Amy Green A new state law limits Florida communities’ aims to offset greenhouse…

Laboratory Astrophysics Newsletter Issue 3

Lab Astro Newsletter Lab Astro Newsletter Home Issues Issue 1: Cold Solar System Objects Issue 2: Exoplanets Issue 3: Astrophysical Ices Interviews Contribute The post Laboratory Astrophysics Newsletter Issue 3 appeared first on NASA Science.

Why Is It So Expensive to Replace Lead Pipes in Chicago?

Officials in the city say it costs about $31,000 on average. Many of Chicago’s peers are spending less than half that. By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, Clayton Aldern, Keerti Gopal This story is a partnership between Inside Climate News, Grist and WBEZ,…