By Amanda Kooser, C|NET
When the words “intriguing,” “Mars” and “ancient life” show up in the same NASA statement, my ears perk up. On Sunday, NASA talked up a new study looking at “unusual carbon signals” measured by the Curiosity rover in the red planet’s Gale Crater. Continue reading NASA investigates ‘unusual’ carbon signature on Mars
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Media accreditation is now open for launch and prelaunch activities related to NASA’s Artemis I mission, the first mission in exploration systems built for crew that will travel around the Moon since Apollo. Continue reading NASA Invites Media to Launch of New Mega-Moon Rocket and Spacecraft
By DAVID NIELD, Science Alert
For most of life on Earth, oxygen is essential, and sunlight is usually needed to produce that oxygen. But in an exciting twist, researchers have caught a common, ocean-dwelling microbe breaking all the rules. Continue reading Microbes in The Ocean Depths Can Make Oxygen Without Sun. This Discovery Could Be Huge
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The ice giants Uranus and Neptune don’t get nearly enough press; all the attention goes to their larger siblings, mighty Jupiter and magnificent Saturn. Continue reading ‘Diamond rain’ on Uranus and Neptune seems likely
By S. Dent, Engadget
Despite the massive number of stars in the sky, spotting one in the throes of a supernova is still an incredibly rare event. Continue reading Scientists observe a red supergiant going supernova for the first time
Since joining NASA in 1980, Jim Green has seen it all. He has helped the space agency understand Earth’s magnetic field, explore the outer solar system and search for life on Mars. Continue reading NASA’s Retiring Top Scientist Says We Can Terraform Mars and Maybe Venus, Too
By Sofie Bates, SciTech Daily
New observations from research aircraft indicate that the Southern Ocean absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases, confirming that it is a strong carbon sink and an important buffer for the effects of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading Study Confirms Southern Ocean Is Absorbing Carbon – Important Buffer for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
By Joshua Hawkins, Yahoo!
According to a new study, scientists believe the largest animals to ever live, lived in the sea. In fact, a new discovery has led them to believe that one of the largest animals was a Triassic period predator that was somewhat similar to modern-day whales. Continue reading Scientists just discovered a massive sea predator from the Triassic period
When you’re interviewing for a job, there’s a strong chance that a recruiter or potential boss will ask what you believe are your strengths. Continue reading Discussing Your Strengths in a Job Interview
Have you ever wondered what the outlook might be for your STEM career five or even ten years out? Or maybe you are a current student weighing your options for a chosen career path Continue reading What STEM Careers are in High Demand?
