NPR News: Florida nursing homes evacuated 1000s before Ian hit. Some weathered the storm

Florida nursing homes evacuated 1000s before Ian hit. Some weathered the storm
Some have required rescues, while others are hunkered down and depending on generator power as crews begin to sort through the damage.

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Coverage Set for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Events, Broadcast, Launch

NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission with astronauts to the International Space Station.

September 30, 2022
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NPR News: The fate of the Amazon rainforest may rest on the results of Brazil's vote on Sunday

The fate of the Amazon rainforest may rest on the results of Brazil's vote on Sunday
After record deforestation and environmental deregulation in the past few years, the result of the Brazilian election could very well determine the fate of the Amazon rainforest.

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NPR News: ALS drug's approval draws cheers from patients, questions from skeptics

ALS drug's approval draws cheers from patients, questions from skeptics
A controversial new drug for ALS could add months to patients' lives – if it actually works

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NASA, USGS Map Minerals to Understand Earth Makeup, Climate Change

NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will map portions of the southwest United States for critical minerals using advanced airborne imaging.

September 30, 2022
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NASA Updates Crew Assignments for First Starliner Crew Rotation Flight

NASA has added two astronauts to the agency’s Boeing Starliner-1 launch to the International Space Station, the spacecraft’s first mission following completion of its flight tests and certification.

September 30, 2022
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NPR News: How to prepare for and stay safe during a power outage

How to prepare for and stay safe during a power outage
Millions of Floridians are without power in the wake of Hurricane Ian, which now has its sights set on South Carolina. Here are some do's and don'ts of blackout safety.

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NPR News: The Colorado River water shortage is forcing tough choices in 7 states

The Colorado River water shortage is forcing tough choices in 7 states
Forty million people rely on the river. ProPublica's Abrahm Lustgarten says that water scarcity in the West hasn't been recognized as the national emergency that it is.

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NASA Awards Contracts in Support of Entry, Descent, Landing Technology

NASA has awarded a total of seven contracts to six companies including Airborne Systems North America of Santa, Ana California, CFD Research Corporation of Huntsville, Alabama, Jackson Bond Enterprises LLC of Dover, New Hampshire, Ryzing Technologies of Staunton, Virginia, Miller Scientific Inc. of Flagstaff, Arizona, and Anasphere Inc. of Manhatta

September 29, 2022
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NPR News: Climate change makes storms like Ian more common

Climate change makes storms like Ian more common
Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico helped Hurricane Ian gain strength. Rapidly intensifying major hurricanes are more likely as the Earth gets hotter.

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NPR News: Climate change makes storms like Ian more common

Climate change makes storms like Ian more common
Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico helped Hurricane Ian gain strength. Rapidly intensifying major hurricanes are more likely as the Earth gets hotter.

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NASA Invites Media to Discuss New Science, Commercial Study Today

NASA will hold a media teleconference today at 4:30 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Sept. 29, to discuss a new study exploring potential commercial space opportunities for NASA science missions. The agency will livestream audio of the teleconference on its website.

September 29, 2022
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NASA Awards Contracts in Support of Entry, Decent, Landing Technology

NASA has awarded a total of seven contracts to six companies including Airborne Systems North America of Santa, Ana California, CFD Research Corporation of Huntsville, Alabama, Jackson Bond Enterprises LLC of Dover, New Hampshire, Ryzing Technologies of Staunton, Virginia, Miller Scientific Inc. of Flagstaff, Arizona, and Anasphere Inc. of Manhatta

September 29, 2022
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NPR News: Zoonotic diseases like COVID-19 and monkeypox will become more common, experts say

Zoonotic diseases like COVID-19 and monkeypox will become more common, experts say
Researchers say diseases that spread between humans and animals will become increasingly commonplace as human expansion into previously uninhabited areas intensify.

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NPR News: A new report labels Mexico as the world's deadliest spot for environmental activists

A new report labels Mexico as the world's deadliest spot for environmental activists
Mexico has become the deadliest place in the world for environmental and land defense activists, according to a global survey released Wednesday.

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NPR News: A drug based on LSD appears to treat depression in mice without the psychedelic trip

A drug based on LSD appears to treat depression in mice without the psychedelic trip
Scientists have identified a drug that appears to produce the antidepressant effects of LSD without the psychedelic side effects — at least in mice.

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NASA Awards Commercial Small Satellite Data Acquisition Agreement

NASA has selected GHGSat, Inc., of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to provide commercial small constellation satellite products for evaluation to determine the utility for advancing NASA’s science and application goals. GHGSat will provide a comprehensive catalogue of Earth Observation data High Resolution Gas Detection Commercial Earth Observation Data

September 28, 2022
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NASA Invites Media to Northrop Grumman’s Antares Cargo Resupply Launch

Media accreditation is open for the launch of the next commercial resupply services mission to deliver NASA science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station.

September 28, 2022
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NASA Awards Laboratory Support Services Contract

NASA has selected Engineering Research and Consulting of Huntsville, Alabama, to provide laboratory services in support of multiple customers and projects at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

September 27, 2022
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NASA to Provide Media Update on Artemis I Rollback

NASA will host a media teleconference at 2 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Sept. 27, to discuss the agency’s decision to roll the Artemis I Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Artemis I is a flight test to launch SLS and send Orion beyond the Moon and back to Earth

September 27, 2022
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NPR News: Amid an energy crisis, Germany turns to the world's dirtiest fossil fuel

Amid an energy crisis, Germany turns to the world's dirtiest fossil fuel
Coal-fired power plants across Germany were scheduled to be shut down by the end of the year. But with Russia cutting gas deliveries, Germany is turning to coal.

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NASA’s DART Mission Hits Asteroid in First-Ever Planetary Defense Test

After 10 months flying in space, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) – the world’s first planetary defense technology demonstration – successfully impacted its asteroid target on Monday, the agency’s first attempt to move an asteroid in space.

September 27, 2022
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NPR News: NASA spacecraft's asteroid crash offers insight in case one ever threatens Earth

NASA spacecraft's asteroid crash offers insight in case one ever threatens Earth
At 7:14 p.m. Eastern on Sept. 26, a NASA spacecraft will crash into a small asteroid. The impact will test whether the space agency could deflect asteroids, in case one ever threatens Earth.

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NPR News: He spent decades recording soundscapes. Now they're going to the Library of Congress

He spent decades recording soundscapes. Now they're going to the Library of Congress
Jim Metzner has traveled far and wide to record sounds of the world and share them with listeners. The Library of Congress will preserve thousands of tapes and other items dating back to the 1970s.

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NPR News: Move over, Bruce Willis: NASA is shoving an asteroid to test planetary defense

Move over, Bruce Willis: NASA is shoving an asteroid to test planetary defense
Hollywood likes to blow up incoming asteroids with nukes, but NASA's first test of whether it can change the trajectory of a space rock will try just giving one a little nudge.

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NPR News: A new island has emerged out of the Pacific Ocean, but it may soon disappear

A new island has emerged out of the Pacific Ocean, but it may soon disappear
The little atoll located southwest of Tonga's Late Island measured roughly 8.6 acres and stood at around 50 feet above sea level, Tonga's Geological Services said.

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NPR News: A new island has emerged out of the Pacific Ocean, but it may soon disappear

A new island has emerged out of the Pacific Ocean, but it may soon disappear
The little atoll located southwest of Tonga's Late Island measured roughly 8.6 acres and stood at around 50 feet above sea level, Tonga's Geological Services said.

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NPR News: Jupiter is coming its closest to Earth in decades

Jupiter is coming its closest to Earth in decades
Jupiter will be some 367 million miles from Earth on Monday, the closest it's been since 1963. It coincides with Jupiter being on the opposite side of Earth from the sun — when it'll be its brightest.

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NPR News: In Chile's desert lie vast reserves of lithium — key for electric car batteries

In Chile's desert lie vast reserves of lithium — key for electric car batteries
Chile is part of a South American region known as the "lithium triangle," where miners are trying to meet skyrocketing demand for the material.

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NPR News: A second ancient canoe is found in Wisconsin — this time tracing back to 1000 B.C.

A second ancient canoe is found in Wisconsin — this time tracing back to 1000 B.C.
The dugout canoe discovered most recently in a lake is believed to be the earliest direct evidence of water transportation used by native tribes in the Great Lakes region.

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NPR News: The world's biggest digital camera is almost ready to be installed on its telescope

The world's biggest digital camera is almost ready to be installed on its telescope
Technicians are putting the final touches on the world's largest digital camera at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. The camera will be sent to Chile and installed on a telescope in the Andes.

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NPR News: This hi-tech buoy can detect whales and prevent large ships from colliding with them

This hi-tech buoy can detect whales and prevent large ships from colliding with them
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Professor Douglas McCauley, director of the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, about a new technology that protects whales from colliding with large shipping vessels.

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NPR News: Monkey thieves, drunk elephants — Mary Roach reveals a weird world of animal 'crime'

Monkey thieves, drunk elephants — Mary Roach reveals a weird world of animal 'crime'
Roach researched animal misbehaviors for her book, Fuzz. She says animals tend to ignore the rules we try to impose on them — and they often have the last laugh. Originally broadcast Sept. 14, 2021.

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NASA to Provide Live Coverage of Space Station Crew Activities

Three cosmonauts living aboard the International Space Station are set to return to Earth Thursday, Sept. 29.

September 23, 2022
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NPR News: California plans to phase out new gas heaters by 2030

California plans to phase out new gas heaters by 2030
The California Air Resources Board approved a plan to phase out sales of new gas furnaces and water heaters in the state by 2030.

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NPR News: 5 numbers that show Hurricane Fiona's devastating impact on Puerto Rico

5 numbers that show Hurricane Fiona's devastating impact on Puerto Rico
Experts say it will still take some time before the public knows the full impact of Hurricane Fiona on Puerto Rico. But early figures indicate a tough road ahead as residents attempt to recover.

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NPR News: Global leaders meet in Pittsburgh for climate talks

Global leaders meet in Pittsburgh for climate talks
Officials from around the world are meeting in Pittsburgh to discuss global climate change efforts. The event comes as leaders prepare to meet this fall for the next U.N. climate summit in Egypt.

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NPR News: With so many undiscovered mushrooms, citizen scientists find new species all the time

With so many undiscovered mushrooms, citizen scientists find new species all the time
Mushroom experts are vastly outnumbered by fungi they study. That means amateur mushroom hunters discover lots of new species, adding significantly to scientific knowledge.

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NASA to Provide Media Update on Demonstration Test, Artemis I Mission

NASA will hold a media teleconference at 12:30 p.m. EDT Friday, Sept. 23, to discuss the cryogenic demonstration test conducted Wednesday, Sept. 21, ahead of the next Artemis I launch attempt.

September 22, 2022
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NPR News: Extreme heat, flooding and wildfires: How climate change supercharged the weather

Extreme heat, flooding and wildfires: How climate change supercharged the weather
Washington Post reporter Brady Dennis warns our aging infrastructure systems weren't built to withstand the stresses of climate change: "There is a certain amount of suffering that we can't avoid."

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NPR News: Where the Colorado River crisis is hitting home

Where the Colorado River crisis is hitting home
A reckoning has come for cities and farms in the desert Southwest that were built to rely on the Colorado River.

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NPR News: Tired of Saturn's rings? Check out NASA's latest image of the bands around Neptune

Tired of Saturn's rings? Check out NASA's latest image of the bands around Neptune
The last time scientists caught such a clear glimpse of Neptune's rings was when Voyager 2 flew past the distant planet in 1989. Now the James Webb Space Telescope has delivered a crisp new image.

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NPR News: Puerto Rico is in the dark again, but solar companies see glimmers of hope

Puerto Rico is in the dark again, but solar companies see glimmers of hope
Around 50,000 solar and battery power systems have been installed on homes in Puerto Rico in recent years, and most seemed to continue working during Hurricane Fiona.

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NPR News: Encore: Apache tribes in Arizona are leading the way in saving Emory oak trees

Encore: Apache tribes in Arizona are leading the way in saving Emory oak trees
As Emory oak trees in parts of Arizona disappear, members of several Apache tribes are working on a collaborative plan with the U.S. Forest Service and researchers to preserve them.

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NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio, Crewmates Arrive Safely at Space Station

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio and two cosmonauts arrived at the International Space Station Wednesday, bringing its number of residents to 10 for the coming week.

September 21, 2022
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NPR News: States dependent on Colorado River wonder if desalination could help the water supply

States dependent on Colorado River wonder if desalination could help the water supply
Severe drought has states dependent on the Colorado River looking at alternatives. Desalinating seawater may be a viable supplement to some areas, but likely can't fix much of the river's deficit.

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NPR News: The number of ants on Earth has a mass greater than all birds and mammals combined

The number of ants on Earth has a mass greater than all birds and mammals combined
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong compiled hundreds of studies of tree-dwelling and ground-dwelling ants to make their estimate.

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NPR News: Rescue efforts are beginning in Tasmania to save more than 200 beached whales

Rescue efforts are beginning in Tasmania to save more than 200 beached whales
The whale pod appears to be pilot whales and at least half are presumed to still be alive, local government officials said Wednesday.

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NPR News: Prehistoric oceans in Kansas could hold clues about the future of life

Prehistoric oceans in Kansas could hold clues about the future of life
Scientists seeking to learn about prehistoric oceans have flocked to an unlikely place: western Kansas. And today, the fossils embedded in these Great Plains could hold clues about the future of life.

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NPR News: Why your bad boss will probably lose the remote-work wars

Why your bad boss will probably lose the remote-work wars
Since 2020, office workers have waged an epic battle to work remotely. They're mostly winning.

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NPR News: Daily 'breath training' can work as well as medicine to reduce high blood pressure

Daily 'breath training' can work as well as medicine to reduce high blood pressure
Research finds five to 10 minutes daily of a type of strength training for muscles used in breathing can help anyone reduce or prevent high blood pressure. The training can also help elite athletes.

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NPR News: The U.S. will officially phase down HFCs, gases trapping 1,000x more heat than CO2

The U.S. will officially phase down HFCs, gases trapping 1,000x more heat than CO2
The Senate is moving to ratify a climate treaty that would formally phase down the use of industrial chemicals found in air conditioners and refrigerators.

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NPR News: Puerto Rico has lost more than power. The vast majority of people have no clean water

Puerto Rico has lost more than power. The vast majority of people have no clean water
More than 837,000 customers have been left with no access to clean running water since Hurricane Fiona struck the island on Sunday.

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Cobertura de la misión Soyuz con tripulación a la estación espacial

La NASA ofrecerá cobertura en directo el miércoles 21 de septiembre de los principales acontecimientos del lanzamiento y acoplamiento de una misión con un astronauta de la NASA y dos cosmonautas a la Estación Espacial Internacional.

September 19, 2022
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Texas Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station

Houston area students will have an opportunity this week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

September 19, 2022
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NPR News: Climate change likely helped cause deadly Pakistan floods, scientists find

Climate change likely helped cause deadly Pakistan floods, scientists find
Extremely heavy rain fell in the hardest-hit provinces. About 75% more water is falling during the heaviest rainstorms in the region, according to a new scientific analysis.

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NPR News: Scientists have found a mineral stronger than diamond

Scientists have found a mineral stronger than diamond
Scientists have found a mineral stronger than diamond. They say lonsdaleite could be used to fortify industrial tools like drill bits and saw blades - AND teach us about the evolution of earth.

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NPR News: Scientists have found a mineral stronger than diamond

Scientists have found a mineral stronger than diamond
Scientists have found a mineral stronger than diamond. They say lonsdaleite could be used to fortify industrial tools like drill bits and saw blades - AND teach us about the evolution of earth.

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NPR News: As demand for electric cars grows, Chileans face the effects of lithium mining

As demand for electric cars grows, Chileans face the effects of lithium mining
The South American country of Chile has become a center of lithium mining, which has boomed as demand for electric car batteries has risen. But what are the environmental costs?

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NPR News: As demand for electric cars grow, Chileans face the effects of lithium mining

As demand for electric cars grow, Chileans face the effects of lithium mining
The South American country of Chile has become a center of lithium mining, which has boomed as demand for electric car batteries has risen. But what are the environmental costs?

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NASA Sets TV Coverage for Crewed Soyuz Mission to Space Station

NASA will provide live coverage of key events as a NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts launch and dock to the International Space Station on Wednesday, Sept. 21.

September 16, 2022
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NASA Pursues Astronaut Lunar Landers for Future Artemis Moon Missions

NASA is seeking proposals for sustainable lunar lander development and demonstration as the agency works toward a regular cadence of Moon landings.

September 16, 2022
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NASA to Televise Artemis I Demonstration Test, Host Media Call

NASA will provide live coverage with commentary of the upcoming Artemis I cryogenic demonstration test beginning at 7:15 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 21.

September 16, 2022
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NPR News: What scientist doesn't dream of one day receiving the Nobel prize?

What scientist doesn't dream of one day receiving the Nobel prize?
Those are announced next month, but Thursday some scientists were awarded the next best thing — an Ig Nobel award, for the funniest research projects.

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NPR News: Scientists debate how lethal COVID is. Some say it's now less risky than flu

Scientists debate how lethal COVID is. Some say it's now less risky than flu
They argue the threat posed by COVID has lessened because of preexisting immunity and access to treatment. Plus, some deaths may be incorrectly blamed on COVID. Others caution it's too soon to tell.

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NPR News: A boil-water notice has been lifted in Jackson, Miss., after nearly 7 weeks

A boil-water notice has been lifted in Jackson, Miss., after nearly 7 weeks
But a state health department official said concerns remain about copper and lead levels in the city water. The official said people should continue to avoid using it to prepare baby formula.

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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain

NASA’s Perseverance rover is well into its second science campaign, collecting rock-core samples from features within an area long considered by scientists to be a top prospect for finding signs of ancient microbial life on Mars.

September 15, 2022
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NPR News: This map can tell you when fall foliage is peaking in 2022

This map can tell you when fall foliage is peaking in 2022
Aspen, maple and other trees are about to turn vivid shades of gold, orange and crimson — but when? It depends on a range of factors, from drought to local temperatures.

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NPR News: So you haven't caught COVID yet. Does that mean you're a superdodger?

So you haven't caught COVID yet. Does that mean you're a superdodger?
A new study suggests that. yes, there are superdodgers. But explaining why they've been able to avoid the virus is a bit complicated.

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NASA Funds Projects to Study Orbital Debris, Space Sustainability

As part of NASA's efforts to address orbital debris, the agency is funding research proposals from three university-based teams over the next year to analyze the economic, social, and policy issues associated with space sustainability.

September 13, 2022
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NASA Announces Pending Departure of Science Associate Administrator

Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, will leave the agency at the end of 2022, after six years of dedicated service.

September 13, 2022
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NPR News: Why heat wave warnings are falling short in the U.S.

Why heat wave warnings are falling short in the U.S.
Unprecedented heat waves are on the rise as the climate gets hotter. But experts say the country's heat warning system may be leading the public to underestimate the dangers.

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NPR News: Wildlife conservation tends to save charismatic species. That may be about to change

Wildlife conservation tends to save charismatic species. That may be about to change
Bald eagles have soared back from the brink. Grizzly bear numbers are rebounding. But thousands of less charismatic species are competing for scarce conservation resources in the United States.

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NPR News: Wildlife conservation tends to save charismatic species. That may be about to change.

Wildlife conservation tends to save charismatic species. That may be about to change.
Bald eagles have soared back from the brink. Grizzly bear numbers are rebounding. But thousands of less charismatic species are competing for scarce conservation resources in the United States.

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Georgia, Illinois Students to Hear from Space Station Astronauts

Students from Georgia and Illinois will have the opportunity this week to hear from astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

September 12, 2022
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NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations

NASA will host a briefing at 11:30 a.m. EDT (8:30 a.m. PDT) on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California to provide highlights from the first year and a half of the Perseverance rover’s exploration of Mars.

September 12, 2022
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NPR News: So you haven't caught COVID yet. Does that mean you're a superdodger?

So you haven't caught COVID yet. Does that mean you're a superdodger?
A new study suggests that. yes, there are superdodgers. But explaining why they've been able to avoid the virus is a bit complicated.

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NPR News: With early Alzheimer's in the family, these sisters decided to test for the gene

With early Alzheimer's in the family, these sisters decided to test for the gene
For some people, a rare genetic mutation makes dementia inescapable. Three sisters have decided to confront fate with a genetic test and have joined a research project on possible treatments.

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NPR News: How ESG investing got tangled up in America's culture wars

How ESG investing got tangled up in America's culture wars
Amid Republican attacks, investors focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues say they are just trying understand emerging risks and opportunities.

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NPR News: Whatever happened to the 'No Sex for Fish' women after the flood? Hint: It's 'amazing'

Whatever happened to the 'No Sex for Fish' women after the flood? Hint: It's 'amazing'
That's what a charity worker said of their latest plan. The Kenyan fishmongers got their own boats to escape pressure to trade sex for fish to sell. Then floods wiped them out. Now there's new hope.

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NPR News: Apache tribes in Arizona are leading the way in saving Emory oak trees

Apache tribes in Arizona are leading the way in saving Emory oak trees
As Emory oak trees in parts of Arizona disappear, members of several Apache tribes are working on a collaborative plan with the U.S. Forest Service and researchers to preserve them.

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NPR News: Colorado River megadrought got you down? Feel hope with TikTok's 'WesternWaterGirl'

Colorado River megadrought got you down? Feel hope with TikTok's 'WesternWaterGirl'
The river guide's videos offer short explanations for the water woes in the West, garnering her more than 48,000 followers since she started in April.

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NPR News: 7 fun facts about sweat

7 fun facts about sweat
Perspiration can be a stinky nuisance as temperatures climb, but scientists say we shouldn't sell sweat short. There's so much more to the briny stuff than meets the eye.

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NASA Hosts National Space Council Meeting, Vice President Chairs Event

Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the importance of climate, human spaceflight, and STEM education during the Biden-Harris Administration’s second National Space Council meeting Friday, held at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

September 09, 2022
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NPR News: Here's why the risk of a nuclear accident in Ukraine has 'significantly increased'

Here's why the risk of a nuclear accident in Ukraine has 'significantly increased'
The head of the world's atomic watchdog warned that the reactors at Zaporizhzhia might have to be shut down. That would start a clock ticking at the site.

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NASA to Host National Space Council Meeting at Johnson Space Center

NASA to Host National Space Council Meeting at Johnson Space Center

September 09, 2022
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NPR News: NASA eyes late September for its next attempt to launch the Artemis moon mission

NASA eyes late September for its next attempt to launch the Artemis moon mission
During a press conference on Thursday, space agency officials said they were eyeing Sept. 23 or Sept. 27 as possible dates for the launch.

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NPR News: U.N. chief appeals to world to help badly flood-hit Pakistan

U.N. chief appeals to world to help badly flood-hit Pakistan
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to the world to help Pakistan after arriving in the country Friday to see climate-induced devastation from months of deadly record floods.

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NPR News: Thousands of dead fish are covering Bay Area beaches after red tide hits region

Thousands of dead fish are covering Bay Area beaches after red tide hits region
Thousands of dead fish are washing up on the shores of the San Francisco Bay area. Scientists say the red tide causing the fish kill is likely driven by climate change and human wastewater runoff.

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NPR News: Humans must limit warming to avoid climate tipping points, new study finds

Humans must limit warming to avoid climate tipping points, new study finds
The Earth has already warmed more than 1 degree Celsius. New research suggests that above 1.5 degrees, massive ice melt, ocean current disruptions and coral die-offs are likely.

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NPR News: Genealogy DNA is used to identify a murder victim from 1988 — and her killer

Genealogy DNA is used to identify a murder victim from 1988 — and her killer
Investigators in Georgia say Henry Fredrick Wise killed Michigan woman Stacey Lyn Chahorski 33 years ago. They used technology to create a genealogical profile of the killer to solve the cold case.

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NASA to Discuss Status of Next Artemis I Moon Mission Launch Attempt

NASA will hold a media teleconference at 11 a.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 8, to discuss next steps for the Artemis I mission to launch the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

September 07, 2022
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NASA Taps Axiom Space for First Artemis Moonwalking Spacesuits

NASA has selected Axiom Space to deliver a moonwalking system for the Artemis III mission, which will land Americans on the surface of the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. This award – the first one under a competitive spacesuits contract – is for a task order to develop a next generation Artemis spacesuit and supporting systems, and to de

September 07, 2022
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NASA Awards Contract for Marshall’s Mission Operations

NASA has awarded the Marshall Operations Systems, Services, and Integration II (MOSSI II) contract to Teledyne Brown Engineering Inc. of Huntsville, Alabama.

September 07, 2022
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NPR News: Amputation in a 31,000-year-old skeleton may be a sign of prehistoric medical advances

Amputation in a 31,000-year-old skeleton may be a sign of prehistoric medical advances
The skeleton of a young adult found in a cave in Indonesia that is missing its left foot and part of its left leg reveal the oldest known evidence of an amputation, according to a new study.

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NPR News: Amputation in a 31,000-year-old skeleton may be a sign of prehistoric medical advances

Amputation in a 31,000-year-old skeleton may be a sign of prehistoric medical advances
The skeleton of a young adult found in a cave in Indonesia that is missing its left foot and part of its left leg reveal the oldest known evidence of an amputation, according to a new study.

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NPR News: A newly discovered planet 40% larger than Earth may be suitable for life

A newly discovered planet 40% larger than Earth may be suitable for life
It's one of two new planets that were recently found about 100 light years from Earth, both of which take just days to orbit their own sun.

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NPR News: California and the West broil in record-setting heat wave

California and the West broil in record-setting heat wave
A record-setting heat wave made life miserable in much of the West on Tuesday, with California stretching into its second week of excessive heat that has taxed the state's power supply.

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NPR News: The new COVID booster could be the last you'll need for a year, federal officials say

The new COVID booster could be the last you'll need for a year, federal officials say
The COVID-19 vaccine strategy may be shifting toward Americans getting yearly vaccinations, like many do with annual flu shots.

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NPR News: An unfinished natural gas pipeline in West Virginia is back in the national spotlight

An unfinished natural gas pipeline in West Virginia is back in the national spotlight
To get Joe Manchin's vote on a budget bill, Democratic leaders promised to consider legislation that would help a natural gas pipeline get built in his state. But the pipeline still faces opposition.

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NPR News: What it's like to stargaze in Glacier National Park

What it's like to stargaze in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park boasts some of the darkest skies in the U.S., so it's a perfect spot for a stargazing party at the top of 6,000-foot-tall Logan Pass.

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NPR News: You'll want these five films on your list for fall

You'll want these five films on your list for fall
After a two-year dry spell, Hollywood's summer blockbusters finally busted some blocks this year. Now, the question is how to keep that momentum going.

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NPR News: A San Diego Zoo penguin struggled with bumblefoot, but his new boots help him thrive

A San Diego Zoo penguin struggled with bumblefoot, but his new boots help him thrive
Pain medication, physical therapy and even acupuncture had all failed to help Lucas, a 4-year-old African penguin. But a fancy new set of boots has helped give him a new lease on life.

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NPR News: The first hurricane of the season arrived late, but don't let your guard down

The first hurricane of the season arrived late, but don't let your guard down
"Things are all upside-down," making it hard for hurricanes to form, an expert says. But experts warn not to assume there's less risk just because the first months of hurricane season have been calm.

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NPR News: Omicron boosters: Do I need one, and if so, when?

Omicron boosters: Do I need one, and if so, when?
Updated COVID boosters are now available for anyone age 12 or older. The CDC is urging anyone who is eligible to sign up but some vaccine experts say some people might want to wait.

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NPR News: Pakistan's former climate change minister says big polluters need to pay up

Pakistan's former climate change minister says big polluters need to pay up
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Malik Amin Aslam Khan, Pakistan's former climate change minister, about what needs to happen for his country to adapt to dangerous extreme weather, like flooding.

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NPR News: Avoiding the tap water in Jackson, Miss., has been a way of life for decades

Avoiding the tap water in Jackson, Miss., has been a way of life for decades
Residents accuse the largely white state government of neglecting the needs of a city that's 82% Black. White flight in the 1970s devastated the tax base, posing a major challenge to any solution.

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NPR News: The link between water quality and social inequality

The link between water quality and social inequality
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kristi P. Fedinick, Executive Director of the Center for Earth, Energy and Democracy, about her research into water violations in predominantly communities of color.

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NASA to Provide Artemis I Launch Update Saturday

Following the Artemis I launch scrub Saturday from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency will hold a media briefing no earlier than 4 p.m. EDT on Saturday Sept. 3, to discuss mission status.

September 03, 2022
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NPR News: NASA is set to return to the moon. Here are 4 reasons to go back

NASA is set to return to the moon. Here are 4 reasons to go back
NASA's Apollo missions already sent astronauts to the moon from 1969 to 1972. But scientists say there's still lots of good science to do there. The moon also could be an ideal stepping stone to Mars.

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NPR News: Biden has a $369 billion climate plan — and new advisers to get the program running

Biden has a $369 billion climate plan — and new advisers to get the program running
President Biden has brought one of Washington's most experienced political hands into the White House to help implement the climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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NPR News: Whatever happened to the Botswana scientist who identified omicron? He caught it!

Whatever happened to the Botswana scientist who identified omicron? He caught it!
Sikhulile Moyo led the team that first identified omicron — and was dismayed by the world's reaction — blaming and blacklisting African nations. He's now a bit more optimistic.

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NPR News: Mothers tell how Pakistan's monsoon floods have upended their lives

Mothers tell how Pakistan's monsoon floods have upended their lives
In the city of Nowshera, tent cities for flood refugees are springing up on college campuses. At one such haven, mothers spoke to NPR about their struggle to survive.

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NPR News: Sexual harassment and assault plague U.S. research bases in Antarctica, report says

Sexual harassment and assault plague U.S. research bases in Antarctica, report says
A new report commissioned by the National Science Foundation finds a culture of silence and fear among employees at U.S.-run facilities in Antarctica.

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NPR News: California lawmakers move to keep the state's last nuclear plant open

California lawmakers move to keep the state's last nuclear plant open
California lawmakers have approved subsidies to keep the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant operating past a scheduled shutdown by 2025 in hopes of helping the state meet its climate change goals.

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NASA, NOAA Invite Media to Polar Orbiting Weather Satellite Launch

NASA is accepting media requests for launch coverage of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System-2 (JPSS-2) satellite. This is the third satellite in the JPSS series, which will capture data to improve weather forecasts, helping scientists predict and prepare for extreme weather events and climate chan

September 01, 2022
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NASA Sets TV Coverage for Russian Spacewalk

NASA will provide live coverage on Friday, Sept. 2, of a spacewalk with two Russian cosmonauts to continue outfitting the European robotic arm on the International Space Station’s Nauka laboratory.

September 01, 2022
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NPR News: Officials and volunteers struggle to respond to catastrophic flooding in Pakistan

Officials and volunteers struggle to respond to catastrophic flooding in Pakistan
Unprecedented, deadly floods in Pakistan have submerged an area bigger than Colorado. Morning Edition spoke with the country's climate minister and a civilian volunteer about ongoing relief efforts.

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NPR News: Droughts are hitting cattle ranchers hard – and that could make beef more expensive

Droughts are hitting cattle ranchers hard – and that could make beef more expensive
Severe drought is forcing some ranchers to send cattle to slaughter early. That's sparked a temporary glut in beef that's leading to lower prices, but it won't last.

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NPR News: Climate change is forcing Zimbabwe to move thousands of animals in the wild

Climate change is forcing Zimbabwe to move thousands of animals in the wild
Zimbabwe has begun moving more than 2,500 wild animals to rescue them from drought, as the ravages of climate change replace poaching as the biggest threat to wildlife.

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