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NASA: From Smoke Going Round the World to Aerosol Levels, NASA Observes Australia's Bushfires

From Smoke Going Round the World to Aerosol Levels, NASA Observes Australia's Bushfires

NASA: NASA Animates World Path of Smoke and Aerosols from Australian Fires

NASA Animates World Path of Smoke and Aerosols from Australian Fires

NASA says 'Goldilocks' stars are the best places to look for life on other planets

For centuries, humankind has often wondered if there could be life on other planets. Now, as astronomers discover new stars and planets, scientists consider the conditions required for a planet to sustain life.

Caltech researchers study bees' movements for robots that can fly, swim

Two researchers at Caltech are developing a small robot that mimics the motions of bees to both swim and fly.

New technique may help NASA's Webb telescope detect oxygen on other planets

Researchers say NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has the potential to identify a signal produced by oxygen molecules in the atmospheres of exoplanets, according to a Jan. 6 press release.

Oregon State University scientist says mineral structures in meteorites 'future' for safe, inorganic pigment

Oregon State University scientist Mas Subramanian made history a decade ago when he made an accidental discovery of the first new blue inorganic pigment in meteor material. However, he is working to discover more about the science of color.

Lewis Research Center experts helped solve Hubble Space Telescope repair in the 1990s

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has been in operation for nearly three decades, In that time, Hubble has produced spectacular views of the solar system. By producing the breathtaking images we see today, Hubble has generated key information on the origins of the universe.

NASA aerospace engineer says question of 'are we alone?' inspires work

Adrian Southard, one of NASA's aerospace engineers, says wondering if humans are alone in the universe has inspired his work at Goddard Space Flight Center.

Meteorite examined by Field Museum curator has oldest stardust ever recorded

In a recent study into a meteorite that fell in Australia 50 years ago, scientists discovered that the stardust within formed 5 to 7 billion years ago, making it the oldest material ever found on earth, according to a Field Museum press release.

Study finds bats, birds don't rely on microbiomes as much as other animals

Recent research found that while birds and bats have similar microbiomes, they do not rely on them much, which scientists believe is related to their ability to fly.

Nature Communications study looks at evolution of mammal backbones

Mammals have complex backbones compared to other animals, according to a press release by the Field Museum.

BMC Biotechnology article: New method would keep vaccines shelf-stable for longer

BioMed Central (BMC) reports a discovery of a new method of producing vaccines that have a longer shelf-life and are cheaper.

Study published in BMC Zoology looks at relationship between bonobo diet and human evolution

BioMed Central reported a study was done with bonobos in the Congo basin to discover how prehistoric humans were able to meet their nutritional needs.

New center for medical innovation to be built in Boston area

A new center for innovation and manufacturing is planned for the the Boston, Massachusetts area to help patients who have not responded to traditional medicines.

Harvard professor wins Nobel prize for anemia treatment discovery

A 2019 Nobel prize winner, William G. Kaelin, started out looking at a condition that led to kidney cancer, but, instead, discovered a way to treat anemia.

NGC 1803 galaxy taken by NASA's Hubble telescope first discovered in 1834

The NGC 1803 galaxy is more than 200 million light years from Earth. This beautiful galaxy is within the constellation of Pictor, also known as the Painter’s Easel.