Moon's Magnetic Mystery Solved by Apollo Rock Chemistry
Scientists finally cracked a 50-year puzzle about the moon's magnetic past using rocks brought back by Apollo astronauts. The answer? Both theories were right.
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NASA Researcher Wendy Okolo Makes Aerospace History at 26
Nigerian-American aerospace engineer Wendy Okolo earned her PhD at 26 and now leads groundbreaking flight safety research at NASA. She's the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Boreal Forests Grow 12% and Shift North Over 36 Years
Scientists analyzed 36 years of satellite data and discovered boreal forests have grown by 12 percent while steadily moving northward. The expansion means these crucial forests could absorb billions more tons of carbon from our atmosphere.
Gamers Help Scientists Discover New Planets From Home
Thousands of video game players are using their pattern-spotting skills to analyze space telescope data, finding planets and galaxies that even AI misses. What started as a fun side project is now driving real astronomical discoveries.
NASA Space Research Creates Faster Skin Cancer Treatment
A cancer drug refined aboard the International Space Station just became the first injection that takes minutes instead of hours to deliver. The breakthrough shows how weightlessness can solve problems gravity creates on Earth.
NASA Pilot Makes Perfect Emergency Landing in Houston
When a vintage NASA research plane lost its landing gear mid-flight, the pilot brought it down safely in a textbook emergency landing that saved both crew and a piece of aviation history. Everyone walked away without a scratch.
Webb Telescope Solves Mystery of Black Hole's Inner Glow
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered that black holes are hottest deep inside their dusty rings, not in their outer jets. This breakthrough changes what we know about these cosmic giants and opens new paths for studying millions more.