Does summer actually make your hair grow faster?
As we enter the height of summer, the warmer, sunnier weather takes a toll on our bodies. This includes minor irritants, like sweatier armpits, as well as major risks, such…
Echidna ‘puggles’ weigh less than a mini marshmallow
Some more independent baby animals—from precocial species—hit the ground running almost as soon as they’ve popped or hatched out. Others—called altricial animals—need parental attention before venturing out on their own.…
NASA Pushes New Wing Design to Find Structural Limits
3 Min Read NASA Pushes New Wing Design to Find Structural Limits The 15-foot Structural Wing Experiment Evaluating Truss-bracing test article is fully installed in the Flight Loads Laboratory at…
The Growing Crescent of Mars as NASA’s Psyche Mission Approaches
1 Min Read The Growing Crescent of Mars as NASA’s Psyche Mission Approaches PIA26586 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal The Growing Crescent of Mars… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest…
Establishing a VTE Risk Score for Astronauts Algorithm
Spontaneous echo contrast (SEC) grade 3 with peripheral echogenicity. NASA/Pavela NASA/SP-20260005258/REV1 – NASA Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Spaceflight – Outcomes of Working Group Meeting – April 2026 In April…
NASA Awards Facilities Support Services Contract for Ames Research Center
CONTRACT RELEASE NASA has selected Chugach Intelligence Solutions LLC to provide comprehensive operations, maintenance, and repair services for NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley. The Ames Facilities Support…
NASA Welcomes Mauritius as 70th Artemis Accords Signatory
Credit: NASA The Republic of Mauritius has officially joined the global coalition committed to responsible space exploration, becoming the newest signatory and seventh African country to join the Artemis Accords.…
Found a baby skunk? Please don’t feed it.
Feeding an animal that is clearly in need of help might be our first instinct. However, this feed-first approach might be more harmful than beneficial because different species have different…
Can you eat too much sugar free candy? Short answer: Yes.
It’s the healthier choice, right? For those of us wanting to cut down on unhealthy treats, sugar-free candy might seem like the perfect alternative. You can have your cake and…
A Tide-Fueled Trove of Biodiversity in Guinea-Bissau
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory A Tide-Fueled Trove of… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human…