NASA’s latest image of Boston Harbor, showcasing its remarkable drumlin islands, has captivated both scientists and nature enthusiasts. Captured on July 19, 2024, by the Landsat 8 Operational Land Imager, the photograph reveals a rare…
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Fear, greed and glory with Lori Garver
In this week’s episode of Space Minds, Lori Garver, former NASA Deputy Administrator sits down with host David Ariosto. Garver describes what drives spaceflight-and what that means for the agency’s shifting priorities.
In this conversation…
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2025 EGU Hyperwall Schedule – NASA Science
EGU General Assembly, April 27 – May 2, 2025
Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #204) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below.
MONDAY, APRIL 28
- 10:15 – 10:30 AM —— PACE…
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113-million-year-old ‘hell ant’ fossil redraws evolution timeline
A fossilized ant unearthed in northeastern Brazil is rewriting the story of ant evolution. Preserved in limestone and dating back 113 million years, the specimen is now the oldest known ant fossil, according to a new study.
The fossil belongs…
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Extinct hell ant species used specialized jaws to impale its prey
While there could be thousands of billions of ants crawling around the Earth today, few match the fiercity of the extinct “hell ants” of the…
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The 5% Tipping Point: How a Small Vaccine Drop Could Unleash a Measles Comeback
Childhood vaccinations in the U.S. are falling fast, and the consequences could be dire. A new study from Stanford researchers predicts that even a small decline in immunization rates could bring back deadly diseases like measles, polio, and…
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EPA Chief Demands Urgent Action by Mexico to Fix Tijuana Sewage Problems
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said April 22 that Mexico needs to stop the flow of billions of gallons of raw sewage and toxic chemicals into the Tijuana River that has polluted the Pacific Ocean off neighboring Southern…
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Scientists Insert a Human “Language Gene” Into Mice — and Now They’re Talking Differently
In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers have inserted a human-specific gene, known as NOVA1, into mice to study the evolution of vocal communication. The results were nothing short of extraordinary, revealing how a small genetic tweak can…
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Why Snow in New Zealand’s Alps Turned an Alarming Shade of Red
During the Southern Hemisphere’s summer of 2019–2020, mountains in New Zealand turned red. New research finally explains why.
Researchers have revealed that New Zealand’s Southern Alps turned red…
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Cancer Treatment Efficacy is Not Dependent on Age
Our immune systems build as we grow and reach young adulthood. Exposure to various pathogens drives immune response and develops immune memory which can target similar diseases we come across in the future….
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