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Robots, Rovers, and Regolith: NASA Brings Exploration to FIRST Robotics 2025 

What does the future of space exploration look like? At the 2025 FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, NASA gave student robotics teams and industry leaders a first-hand look—complete with lunar rovers, robotic arms, and real conversations about …

NASA Invites Media to Agency’s 25th Annual Student Launch Challenge

NASA’s annual Student Launch challenge will bring middle school, high school, and college students from around the country together to launch high-powered rockets and payloads. On Saturday, May 3, from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. CDT (or until the last rocket …

NASA Advances Precision Landing Technology with Field Test at Kennedy

Landing on the Moon is not easy, particularly when a crew or spacecraft must meet exacting requirements. For Artemis missions to the lunar surface, those requirements include an ability to land within an area about as wide as a football field in any …

NASA’s Lunar Drill Technology Passes Tests on the Moon

Editor’s note: This article was updated on April 29, 2025, to correct the amount of data collected during Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission. NASA’s PRIME-1 (Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment 1) mission was designed to demonstrate technologies to help …

NASA Gathers Experts to Discuss Emerging Technologies in Astrophysics

The future of astrophysics research could unlock the secrets of the universe, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum sensing, and advanced materials may hold the key to faster, more efficient discovery. Advancements and …

NASA Technology Enables Leaps in Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence lets machines communicate autonomously Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly, as intelligent software proves capable of various tasks. The technology usually requires a “human in the loop” to train it and ensure accuracy …

The big guns: High-Caliber and Long-Range Artillery in the U.S. Army during the Cold War

Imagine driving down highway 95 in southwestern Arizona. It’s sunset, not quite twilight yet, but you can see that night is quickly approaching. You’ve just passed a sign saying, “Yuma Proving Ground.” You’re near one of the most isolated military …

NASA preparing for steep workforce cuts but hopeful it can avoid more layoffs

As NASA ramps up plans to return to the moon and, eventually, Mars, it is moving forward with plans to shrink its workforce by incentivizing employees to leave government.  The space agency is hoping to avoid further involuntary layoffs as part of its plan …

Local finalists in NASA's Power to Explore challenge

NASA tracks ultra-rare Neutron star so powerful it could shred a human from 600 miles away, and no one knows where it ...

NASA is focused on a terrifying cosmic enigma. This rare neutron star, known as a "magnetar," has powers straight out of a science fiction film, and it's unlike anything scientists have ever seen. The most perplexing part is that nobody knows …

Inside the life of a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station

KOMO Anchor Holly Menino interviewed NASA Astronaut Anne McClain, who's aboard the International Space Station. Currently, McClain is the commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission, which launched on March 14, 2025, according to NASA. She will conduct …

NASA engineer Ed Smylie, who led carbon dioxide fix on Apollo 13, dies at 95

It was about one in the morning, four hours after an explosion tore through the Apollo 13 spacecraft on its way to the moon, when Ed Smylie realized they had to do something about the carbon dioxide. What happened next is now storied space history, …

Traverse Across Space with Interactive Image Tours from NASA's Universe of Learning

Newswise — Ready for a tour of the cosmos? NASA’s Universe of Learning has released a new, dynamic way for users to explore NASA’s breathtaking images of the universe—ViewSpace Interactive Image Tours. ViewSpace has an established track record for …

MESCyT grants scholarships to Apollo 27 team for NASA competition win

Santo Domingo.- The Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Dr. Franklin García Fermín, has announced scholarships for members of the Apollo 27 team from the Santo Domingo Institute of Technology (INTEC), following their performance at NASA’ …

NASA's 70-Year-Old Astronaut Says He Feels Decades Younger In Space

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Fresh from space, NASA’s oldest full-time astronaut said Monday that weightlessness made him feel decades younger, with everyday aches and pains vanishing. Don Pettit marked his 70th birthday on April 20 by plunging through the …

NISAR: ISRO-NASA Earth Mapping Mission Likely To Launch In 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has begun the final stage of preparations for the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, a joint effort to transform Earth observation. Originally scheduled for launch in 2024, the mission …

Senate Commerce Committee OKs Jared Isaacman as new NASA administrator

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — On Wednesday morning, the majority members of the Senate Commerce Committee voted in favor of having President Donald Trump’s nominee Jared Isaacman as NASA’s new administrator.   What You Need To Know Out of the 28 committee members …

NASA’s Juno Mission Gets Under Jupiter’s and Io’s Surface

Polar Cyclones The team’s recent findings also focus on the cyclones that haunt Jupiter’s north. Years of data from the JunoCam visible light imager and JIRAM have allowed Juno scientists to observe the long-term movement of Jupiter’s massive northern …

Senate committee advances Trump's nomination of Jared Isaacman for NASA Chief forward

The confirmation of President Trump's pick for NASA Administrator is one step closer to completion. The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted today (April 30) to advance his confirmation as Administrator to the full Senate. The votes …

Top STEM Student Researchers Heading to the 2025 State Science Day

The Ohio Academy of Science's Virtual Regional Science Day had a total of 307 students representing 77 schools from across the state of Ohio DUBLIN, OH, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ohio Academy of Science concluded its …

PVDF Mid-urethral Sling Options Outside the United States: Safer, Less Inflammation, Less Pain

PVDF slings match polypropylene in continence outcomes but cause less pain, fewer revisions, and lower risk of nerve injuries linked to mesh complications SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Laila Najjari …

INE Security Alert: World Password Day 2025 Cybersecurity Training Insights

Cary, NC, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INE Security, a leading global provider of hands-on cybersecurity training and cybersecurity certifications, today released expert analysis on the current state of password security and security team training best …

Discover the Mathematical and Philosophical Exploration of Life in Singularity of the Mind by Nicholas Cristiano

OLD BRIDGE, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nicholas Cristiano, in his thought-provoking new book, Singularity of the Mind, invites readers on a compelling journey through the first 30 years of his life, exploring the …

Space Force Association Hosts Special Screening of New U.S. Space Force Educational Film 'Always Above' in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Space Force Association (SFA) is proud to host a special screening of the U.S. Space Force’s new educational film, "Always Above," at an event hosted by the SFA …

NASA Veteran Bill McArthur to Command Inaugural Titans Spaceplane Flight and First Titans Space Station Mission

Bill McArthur has flown on a Soyuz spacecraft (2005) and three different NASA spaceplanes: Columbia (1993), Atlantis (1995), and Discovery (2000). ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Titans Space Industries (TSI), a …

After FDA’s Announcement to Phase Out Animal Testing, NIH Promises Similar Plan to Pursue Human-Relevant Research

With interlocking plans, the government’s major research agencies are leaving animal testing behind and pursuing 21st-century strategies WASHINGTON, D.C. , DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Center for a Humane …

Pressure Switch Market Size to Reach $3.51 Billion by 2030, Driven by Steady 4.6% CAGR – Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Delray Beach, FL, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pressure Switch Market size is projected to grow from USD 2.80 billion in 2025 to USD 3.51 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.6% according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. New revenue streams are being …

NEXCOM DNA 140 Delivers Edge-Ready Enterprise Performance with Dual 5G and Automated Self Recovery

AI-in-a-Box Desktop Appliance for Cyber Security and Edge Applications at the Edge FREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEXCOM, a leading global supplier of network appliances, announced today the launch of the DNA …

Cracking the Longevity Code: Key to Immortality Meets with Deadly Opposition in The Forever Factor

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Biohackers, billionaires and the quest for immortality collide in former Oracle exec Tom Hogan’s #1 Amazon bestseller in three categories, The Forever Factor, with co-author Amanda …

Dr. Chandler Goltz of Slidell Smiles Gives Insight on Traditional Floss Versus Water Flossers

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With gum disease affecting nearly half of adults over the age of 30 in the United States, oral hygiene practices continue to evolve in both accessibility and effectiveness. One question …

Hassan Najafi Oil Investment Focus at Iran Oil Show 2025 in Tehran

Hassan Najafi to attend Iran Oil Show 2025, promoting cross-sector innovation and investment opportunities between beauty tech and energy sectors. TEHRAN, IRAN, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Iran Oil Show 2025, one of the Middle East’ …

Plastic Surgeon to Sculptor: The Art of Life

A Groundbreaking Book Blending Surgical Mastery, Creative Expression, and Inner Discovery CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Esteemed plastic surgeon and visionary author Dr. Anthony J. Emmett invites readers on a …

20-Year-Old AI Researcher Boris Kriuk Unveils Revolutionary Orchestration Framework at Hong Kong Event

HON KONG, CENTRAL DISTRICT, HONG KONG, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boris Kriuk, a 20-year-old AI researcher and entrepreneur, captivated the technology community with the debut of Deep Workflow Orchestrator (DWO) at the prestigious Hong …

USGrants.org Reports Over $1 Billion in Federal Funding Opportunities for Cybersecurity Services

USGrants.org Reports Over $1 Billion in Federal Funding Opportunities for Cybersecurity Services NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- USGrants.org, an online resource for U.S. federal funding information, has …

HMP Global Expands Dermatology Portfolio with Acquisition of Masterclasses in Dermatology

Renowned brands to extend reach and deepen practical education in clinical care. MALVERN, PA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HMP Global, a leading omnichannel healthcare company delivering education, events, and market insights to …

Aveta Biomics Announces Abstract Acceptance for Presentation at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting

Aveta Biomics to present the results from Phase 2A trial of APG-157 as neoadjuvant monotherapy for head and neck cancer at ASCO 2025. BEDFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aveta Biomics, a clinical-stage biotechnology …

Xeomics Joins JumpStart to Accelerate AI in Healthcare and Precision Medicine

Collaboration underscores Xeomics's ongoing commitment to the adoption of precision medicine solutions in the US BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xeomics, a precision medicine startup today announced a …

UW-Stout Launches Online Cannabis Education Offerings with New, 9-Week Programs

MENOMONIE, WI, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Continuing Education & Conferences is excited to announce a new collaboration with Green Flower, a nationally recognized leader in cannabis …

From Wind Tunnels to Space: Vacuum for Aerospace Research

At the German Aerospace Center, scientists are exploring the phenomena of compressible flow mechanics in Europe’s largest and most powerful tube wind tunnel. MAULBURG, GERMANY, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two accumulator tubes of more …