NASA’s Langley Research Center is building the Flight Dynamics Research Facility, a state-of-the-art wind tunnel replacing two century-old tunnels. Learn how it will shape future flight.
NASA and the SBA launch the SBIC-NASA Initiative to funnel private capital into small space-tech firms, aiming to scale the US space economy for Moon and Mars exploration.
Over 500 students in 8 states designed Venus rover missions for the NESSP ROADS National Challenge. See how this NASA program is building the next generation of explorers.
New research shows spiders thrive in monotonous managed forests, challenging the ecology dogma that habitat heterogeneity always boosts biodiversity. Conservation implications explored.
The Trump administration pays $125 million to cancel a fourth offshore wind lease in Virginia, totaling $480 million in taxpayer-funded buyouts. What it means for US energy and jobs.
NASA released the NextSTEP-3 A draft BAA on June 29, 2026, targeting critical lunar technologies like surface power, ISRU, and mobility. Learn what’s inside and how it will shape Moon bases.
NASA satellite data shapes weather alerts, food prices, and disaster response. Data manager Betsy Ford explains how Earth observations impact your daily life.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams, with help from ESA’s Sophie Adenot, preps for a critical spacewalk by testing his spacesuit aboard the ISS. Inside the Quest airlock, every seal and system is verified before stepping into the void.
Red-tailed hawks compensate for missing feathers during molt by adjusting wing and tail movements, a UC Davis study finds. Discover how these birds maintain flight performance with clever biomechanical tricks.
A new French epidemiological study links aspartame consumption to increased risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Researchers urge regulatory review and consumer caution.
A large-scale study identifies a robust gut microbiome signature for colorectal cancer linked to low fiber intake. A dietary fiber intervention partially reversed the signature.
An 11-year-old Ontario boy died from rabies after a bat touched his face while sleeping. No visible bite marks. Experts urge immediate medical attention for any bat exposure.