(Newswise)–NASA’s Kepler spacecraft was designed to find exoplanets by looking for stars that dim as a planet crosses the star’s face. Fortuitously, the same design makes it ideal for spotting […]
NASA’s astronauts ready for space station, moon, and mars missions
NASA welcomed 11 new astronauts to its ranks Friday, increasing the number of those eligible for spaceflight assignments that will expand humanity’s horizons in space for generations to come. The […]
NASA, French space laser measures massive migration of ocean animals
Every night, under the cover of darkness, countless small sea creatures – from squid to krill – swim from the ocean depths to near the surface to feed. This vast […]
Astronomers catch wind rushing out of galaxy
(Newswise)–Exploring the influence of galactic winds from a distant galaxy called Makani, UC San Diego’s Alison Coil, Rhodes College’s David Rupke and a group of collaborators from around the world made […]
NASA spacecraft launches on mission to explore frontier of space
After successfully launching Thursday night, NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) spacecraft is in orbit for a first-of-its-kind mission to study a region of space where changes can disrupt communications and […]
Prehistoric AC
Newswise–Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs on the planet, had an air conditioner in its head, suggest scientists from the University of Missouri, Ohio University and University of […]
NASA invites students to name next Mars rover
Starting this week, K-12 students in U.S. public, private and home schools can enter the Mars 2020 Name the Rover essay contest. One grand prize winner will name the rover […]
The SunCAVE, The World’s Highest Resolution Walk-in Virtual Reality Environment, Turns Two
(Newswise)–Tucked into a cozy-feeling room on the first floor of the UC San Diego’s Qualcomm Institute are 70 screens, bundles of cables and 35 computer nodes that make up a […]
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Sign Historic Memorandum To Enhance Technologies
Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Thursday signed an historic Memorandum of Cooperation for both agencies to increase regulatory effectiveness through collaborative work on […]
San Diego Wins International Award For Use Of GIS Technology
SAN DIEGO–The City of San Diego is joining the ranks of other high-profile organizations in winning an international award for its use of geographic information systems (GIS). The Environmental Systems […]
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