SpaceX’s first-ever earnings show a loss and huge spending
Elon Musk’s company has struggled to maintain investor enthusiasm that greeted its stock market debut.
Environment & Sustainability
Learn about climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable living practices. CurioAtlas brings together research and solutions shaping the future of our planet.
‘My Wild City’ reminds us why cities need nature
In her upcoming book, My Wild City: Finding Nature, Meaning, and Hope in India’s Capital, conservation biologist Neha Sinha takes readers to the hidden and not-so-hidden ecosystems of India’s largest city. And while the book expertly details the biodiversity, I…
Thursday Spacewalk Preps Continue, Crew Installs Advanced Earth Imaging Gear
The International Space Station was soaring 262 miles above Earth when this long‑duration photograph was taken, revealing a bright atmospheric glow and a starry night sky. NASA/Chris Williams The Expedition 75 crew continued preparing for a spacewalk scheduled for Thursday…
Mexico Declares War on Stinky Seaweed
A changing climate is helping to fuel the growth of a gigantic blob of foul-smelling seaweed that has washed up in some coastal communities. Mexico is fighting back.
Scientists discover that giant octopuses were top predators of ancient oceans
Finned octopus species alive today are all small, deep-sea animals that mostly live in pitch-black darkness thousands of meters beneath the surface of the sea. But a new discovery by a team of researchers in Japan, published in April 2026,…
New turbulence detection tool aims to make commercial flights smoother
New turbulence detection tool aims to make commercial flights smoother An American Eagle Embraer E175LR plane approaches Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) on May 16, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Image credit: Al Drago/Getty Images) August 4, 2026 Weather aviation weather…
Update to A.1 Earth Science Research Overview: Earth Science proposals that include NASA high-end computing resources must include costs
Explore This Section … ROSES-25 Blog Update to A.1 Earth Science… Overview ROSES FAQ Blog ROSES Budget Redaction Grant Stats No Due Date Programs OSDMP FAQ Suborbital Program Program Officer List Volunteer to Review Proposals Dual-Anonymous Peer Review PRC FAQ…
Ames Science Stars of the Month – August 2026
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Danielle Lopez, Jennifer Claudio, and Duncan Mifsud. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and collaborative disposition needed to explore this…
Kunio Sayanagi
Kunio Sayanagi Research Physical Scientist, Planetary Science Lead, Climate Science Branch, Science Directorate, NASA Langley Research Center Dr. Kunio M. Sayanagi is a planetary scientist who joined NASA’s Langley Research Center in 2022. His responsibilities include conducting and leading planetary…
August 2026 Satellite Puzzler
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