‘Like a mermaid swimming through a sea of auroras’: ISS astronauts photograph 2 comets dancing above the northern lights
“That moment feels as enjoyable as heading out on a date.”
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Astronomers finally explain the strange physics of ghostly ‘radio relics’ in space
A new set of computer simulations may finally explain several long-standing mysteries surrounding gigantic radio “relics” that appear when galaxy clusters collide.
Members of Congress call on NASA inspector general to investigate Goddard Space Flight Center as agency defends campus closures: Exclusive
“If this is how the agency handles one of its most high-profile flagship missions, how many other missions are in imminent danger of being irrevocably lost?”
Missing ‘Alien: Earth’ already? ‘The Thing’ could be the extraterrestrial horror flick you’re looking for
John Carpenter’s Antarctica-set sci-fi classic clearly had a significant influence on “Alien: Earth”.
10 Years of Students Helping NASA Grow Space Food with Growing Beyond Earth
Explore This Section Science Science Activation 10 Years of Students Helping… Overview Learning Resources Science Activation Teams SME Map Opportunities More Science Activation Stories Citizen Science 3 min read 10 Years of Students Helping NASA Grow Space Food with…
First large-scale VR use in the classroom extends the boundaries of education
The use of virtual reality (VR) is expanding across industries, but its large-scale application in educational settings has remained largely unexplored. As the technical capabilities and affordability of VR tools continue to improve, Waterloo researcher Dr. Ville Mäkelä is turning…
People who are homeless in South London experience widespread stigma and discrimination
A new pilot study led by researchers from King’s College London, the Lambeth Services Users Council and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine reveals that people experiencing homelessness in South London face stigma and discrimination across multiple public…
‘Equality can’t happen in the shadows’: Report sheds light on how girls are resisting traditional gender expectations
Around the world, girls are challenging gender norms in creative, courageous and often overlooked ways—but the risks are high, a report says.
Study describes how K-12 teachers used a virtual environment to explore mathematical concepts
When Old Town High School Math Teacher Kristen Thompson uses TriO—a virtual reality environment developed by researchers at the University of Maine—she envisions a scenario that every teacher dreams about for their students: constant collaboration.
NASA astronaut shows how to ‘weigh’ yourself in space | On the ISS this week Nov. 17-21, 2025
From measuring one’s mass to boosting the almost 1 million pounds that comprise the entire orbiting complex, the Expedition 73 crew aboard the International Space Station had a busy week in Earth orbit.