Environment & Sustainability

Learn about climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable living practices. CurioAtlas brings together research and solutions shaping the future of our planet.

NASA’s Two-in-One Satellite Propulsion Demo Begins In-Space Test

2 min read NASA’s Two-in-One Satellite Propulsion Demo Begins In-Space Test Dual Propulsion Experiment (DUPLEX) deploys from the International Space Station December 2, 2025. NASA NASA is working with commercial partners to create high-performing, reliable propulsion systems that will help…

Laura Judd

Laura Judd Research Scientist / Associate Program Manager, IMPAQT Member, Chemistry & Dynamics Branch, Science Directorate, NASA Langley Research Center About Laura grew up in Nebraska, where the ever-changing weather motivated her career path. She has a bachelor’s degree in…

NASA’s Push Toward Commercial Space Communications Gains Momentum 

6 Min Read NASA’s Push Toward Commercial Space Communications Gains Momentum  An artist’s concept of a near-Earth satellite relay constellation. Credits: NASA/Chase Leidy  NASA’s commercial partners are actively demonstrating next-generation satellite relay capabilities for spaceflight missions, marking a significant step…

New Landsat Science Team Announced

By USGS Landsat Missions The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with NASA, has named the new Landsat Science Team that will support the world’s longest-running Earth observation mission for a planned 2026-2030 term.  The team brings together experts from universities, private…

How the devil is in the details of greener new jobs

What makes a job sustainable — both eco-friendly and liable to stick around? That question is at the center of new research from the Dukakis Center at Northeastern University’s Policy School, commissioned by the City of Boston to help meet…