by Kat Troche of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific September 2025 marks ten years since the first direct detection of gravitational waves as predicted by Albert Einstein’s 1916 theory of General Relativity. These invisible ripples in space were first directly detected by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). Traveling at the speed of light […]| NASA
A supermoon, and meteor showers from the Draconids and Orionids A supermoon takes over the sky, the Draconid meteor shower peeks through, and the Orionid meteor shower shines bright. Skywatching Highlights Transcript What’s Up for October? A Supermoon takes over, the Draconid meteor shower peeks through, and the Orionid meteors sparkle across the night sky. […]| NASA
Since we all have a relationship with the Sun, it is important to learn about how it impacts our lives. NASA’s Heliophysics Education Activation Team (HEAT) teaches people of all ages about the Sun, covering everything from how to safely view an eclipse to how to mitigate the effects of geomagnetic storms.| NASA
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On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will complete its final Venus gravity assist maneuver, passing within 233 miles (376 km) of Venus’ surface.| NASA Science
Billions of trillions of stars illuminate the galaxies of our universe. Each brilliant ball of hydrogen and helium is born within a cloud of gas and dust| NASA Science
These ethereal veils of gas and dust tell the story of star birth and death.| NASA Science
Stars form in large clouds of gas and dust called nebulae. Hubble’s capability enables study of several aspects of star formation.| NASA Science
Eclipses aren’t just beautiful – they’re great for science.| NASA Science
Observing a solar eclipse is one of many ways to get in on the fun of doing science. You can get involved with NASA science by participating in a number of| NASA Science
The NASA Community College Network (NCCN) and the American Astronomical Society (AAS) have teamed up to provide an exciting and impactful program that brings| NASA Science
Technicians installed two instruments on NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) spacecraft on at the Astrotech Space Operations facility| NASA Science
A recent study estimates the global potential of restoring forested lands as a possible strategy for mitigating climate change.| NASA Science
Our solar system includes the Sun, eight planets, five dwarf planets, and hundreds of moons, asteroids, and comets.| NASA Science
Photos taken from the 2021 AXCTD/AXBT campaign, from the air and on the ground The post OMG 2021 AXCTD/AXBT Campaign appeared first on NASA Science.| NASA Science
Photos and videos taken from the 2016 GLISTIN-A preparation and campaign The post OMG 2016 GLISTIN-A Campaign appeared first on NASA Science.| NASA Science
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity took 31 images in Gale Crater using its mast-mounted Right Navigation Camera (Navcam) to create this mosaic. The post Sol 4667: Right Navigation Camera, Cylindrical Projection appeared first on NASA Science.| NASA Science
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity took 31 images in Gale Crater using its mast-mounted Right Navigation Camera (Navcam) to create this mosaic. The post Sol 4664: Right Navigation Camera, Cylindrical Projection appeared first on NASA Science.| NASA Science
About the mission The Cold Atom Laboratory launched to the International Space Station in March 2018 and was installed a few months later. The facility uses lasers to cool atoms down to less than a degree above absolute zero. When clouds of atoms reach these ultracold temperatures they may form a fifth state of matter […] The post Cold Atom Laboratory appeared first on NASA Science.| NASA Science
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity took 31 images in Gale Crater using its mast-mounted Right Navigation Camera (Navcam) to create this mosaic. The post Sol 4662: Right Navigation Camera, Cylindrical Projection appeared first on NASA Science.| NASA Science
Introduction Bulk RNA sequencing (bulk RNA-Seq) is a widely used technique in molecular biology that measures gene expression in a sample, such as cells, tissues, or whole organisms. The process involves converting RNA molecules into complementary DNA (cDNA) and sequencing them using next-generation sequencing platforms. Because ribosomal RNA (rRNA) makes up more than 80% of […] The post Bulk RNA Sequencing (RNA-seq) appeared first on NASA Science.| NASA Science
Introduction Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-Seq) is a powerful method that measures gene expression in individual cells, rather than averaging across a whole tissue or organism. In this process, RNA is isolated from each cell, converted into cDNA, and labeled with unique barcodes before sequencing. This allows researchers to identify which genes are expressed in specific […] The post Single Cell RNA Sequencing (scRNA-Seq) appeared first on NASA Science.| NASA Science
Introduction Amplicon sequencing is a targeted sequencing technique that uses specific primers to target and amplify specific genes or gene fragments from isolated DNA or RNA that has been reverse transcribed into cDNA. In microbial ecology, target genes are usually chosen due to their usefulness in delineating their source organisms in a system, and is […] The post Amplicon Sequencing appeared first on NASA Science.| NASA Science
Metagenomics is the study of genetic material recovered directly from host- or environmental-dervied samples, allowing researchers to analyze the collective| NASA Science
This Hubble image reveals new details in Messier 82, home to brilliant stars whose light is shaded by sculptural clouds.| NASA Science
Astronomers estimate that the universe could contain up to one septillion stars – that’s a one followed by 24 zeros. Our Milky Way alone contains more than| NASA Science
NASA’s Dragonfly mission has cleared several key design, development and testing milestones and remains on track toward launch in July 2028.| NASA Science
Scientists from around the world are gathering this week in California to take stock of the state of science from Mars. Here are 10 recent significant events that got scientists talking| NASA Science
One year on, NASA scientists are still making huge discoveries about the largest geomagnetic storm to hit Earth in two decades, the Gannon storm. The findings| NASA Science
NASA Mars Orbiter Captures Volcano Peeking Above Morning Cloud Tops| NASA Science
Odyssey has contributed numerous science results supporting the Mars Exploration Program’s overall strategy, “Follow the Water.”| NASA Science
The Mars Relay Network is an international constellation of five spacecraft orbiting the Red Planet that send precious science data from surface rovers back to Earth.| NASA Science
In archival footage of a historic NASA news conference, the mission reveals history-making images of six planets in our solar system, including a tiny speck| NASA Science
Uranus is a very cold and windy world. The ice giant is surrounded by 13 faint rings and 28 small moons. Uranus rotates at a nearly 90-degree angle from the| NASA Science
Mission to Uranus Significant Events March 13, 1781: British astronomer William Herschel discovers Uranus – the first new planet discovered since ancient| NASA Science
This page showcases our resources for those interested in learning more about Saturn and Titan.| NASA Science
Saturn has 274 confirmed moons in its orbit, far more than any other planet in our solar system.| NASA Science
Like fellow gas giant Jupiter, Saturn is a massive ball made mostly of hydrogen and helium. Saturn is not the only planet to have rings, but none are as| NASA Science
Cassini studied Saturn from orbit for 13 years before its human engineers on Earth transformed it into an atmospheric probe for its spectacular final plunge| NASA Science
For more than a decade, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft shared the wonders of Saturn, its spectacular rings, and its family of icy moons.| NASA Science
This page showcases our curated resources for those interested in learning more about the ice giant planets.| NASA Science
Neptune is the eighth and most distant planet in our solar system. It was discovered in 1846. Neptune has 16 known moons.| NASA Science
Missions to Neptune Unable to render the provided source Significant Events 1612: Galileo incorrectly records Neptune as a fixed star during observations with| NASA Science
This page showcases our curated resources for those interested in learning more about Jupiter.| NASA Science
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Jupiter’s iconic Great Red Spot is a giant storm bigger than Earth. Get Jupiter facts.| NASA Science
Jupiter has been visited by several spacecraft. Juno has been orbiting Jupiter since July 2016. Europa Clipper launched in 2024 to study Jupiter's moon, Europa.| NASA Science
NASA's Juno spacecraft has explored Jupiter, its moons, and rings since 2016, gathering breakthrough science and breathtaking imagery.| NASA Science
Hubble’s observations of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Mars allow us to study their ever-changing atmospheres and curious moons.| NASA Science
Jupiter hosts the brightest and most spectacular auroras in the Solar System. Near its poles, these shimmering lights offer a glimpse into how the planet| NASA Science
The Lunar Orbiter 1 spacecraft was designed primarily to photograph smooth areas of the lunar surface for selection and verification of safe landing sites for| NASA Science
NASA's Pioneer 11 was the first spacecraft to study Saturn up close. The mission ended in 1995 and Pioneer 11 is on its way out of the solar system.| NASA Science
On July 3, 2025, NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured a rare gigantic jet from the ISS—lightning shooting from a storm top into the upper atmosphere.| NASA Science
Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a team led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has identified a previously unknown moon orbiting Uranus,| NASA Science
Exoplanets are common in our galaxy, and some even orbit in the so-called habitable zone of their star. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has been busy observing a few of these small, potentially habitable planets, and astronomers are now hard at work analyzing Webb data. We invite Drs. Knicole Colón and Christopher Stark, two Webb …| NASA Science
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is delivering on its promise to explore the farthest reaches of the universe, looking back to a time when galaxies were just beginning to form. Scientists have been eagerly waiting to use this complex observatory to understand details that have been out of reach. We invite Alan Dressler, astronomer emeritus …| NASA Science
In 2004, NASA released the Hubble Ultra Deep Field. This image of a small part of the constellation Fornax contains around 10,000 galaxies, some of which| NASA Science
A Hubble Space Telescope image of the core of quasar 3C 273. A coronagraph on Hubble blocks out the glare coming from the supermassive black hole at the heart of the quasar. This allows astronomers to see unprecedented details near the black hole such as weird filaments, lobes,...| NASA Science
Microgravity Associated Bone Loss-A (MABL-A) assesses the effects of microgravity on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), specifically their capacity to| NASA Science
A new NASA experiment examines bone loss prevention aboard the International Space Station. The research could protect future astronauts on Moon and Mars missions. SpaceX 33.| NASA Science
Black holes are among the most mysterious cosmic objects, much studied but not fully understood. These objects aren’t really holes. They’re huge| NASA Science
Fire is a natural part of many landscapes, and sometimes it is beneficial to forests and grassland ecosystems that have evolved with fire. Many different| NASA Science
Saturn’s moon Enceladus is a small, icy world that has geyser-like jets spewing water vapor and ice particles into space.| NASA Science
Up until recently, the scientific consensus was that the asteroid Psyche consisted mostly of metal. The more recent data indicates that the asteroid is| NASA Science
August 5, 2025 4:49PMNASA’s TRACERS Continues Recovery Efforts for One Satellite | NASA Science
Teams for NASA’s TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) mission, which launched on July 23, are continuing recovery| NASA Science
This Hubble image features the face-on spiral galaxy NGC 1309. Numerous background galaxies are visible through or are alongside the spiral.| NASA Science
Dragonfly, the first-of-its-kind rotorcraft to explore another world, will fly to various locations on Saturn’s moon Titan to investigate the moon’s habitability.| NASA Science
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the fifth largest planet. It's the only place we know of inhabited by living things.| NASA Science
From its origins, NASA has studied our planet in novel ways, using a fleet of satellites and ambitious airborne and ground-based campaigns to study| NASA Science
NASA is a global leader in studying Earth’s changing climate.| NASA Science
After launch of NASA’s TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) mission on July 23, the team successfully achieved| NASA Science
NASA’s Hubble and Chandra teamed up to identify a new possible example of a rare class of black holes, called an intermediate-mass black hole.| NASA Science
NASA’s newly upgraded GCMD Keyword Recommender (GKR) is solving how to make complex, sprawling science data findable.| NASA Science
Space Weather Observations (SWO) develops, deploys, and sustains NOAA operational satellite systems that study space weather and safeguard society.| NASA Science
The Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe, or IMAP, will explore and map the very boundaries of our heliosphere — a huge bubble created by the Sun's| NASA Science
July 18, 2025 3:44PMNASA Conducts Solar Array Testing on Interstellar Mapping Spacecraft| NASA Science
Technicians installed a key piece of hardware that will help power NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) observatory on its upcoming| NASA Science
For millennia, astronomers thought Uranus was no more than a distant star. It wasn’t until the late 18th century that Uranus was universally accepted as a| NASA Science
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently zeroed in on the Bullet Cluster — delivering highly detailed images that show a greater abundance of extremely| NASA Science
NASA’s Astrophysics Division established three focused programs that provide an intellectual framework for advancing science and strategic| NASA Science
The Cosmic Origins Program lies at the intersection of physics and astronomy. Its purpose is to explore some of the most fundamental questions regarding the| NASA Science
July 15, 2025 10:00AMNASA’s Webb Finds Possible ‘Direct Collapse’ Black Hole| NASA Science
Editor’s Note: This post highlights a combination of peer-reviewed results and data from Webb science in progress, which has not yet been through the| NASA Science
The NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Science Activation (SciAct) program is a competitively-selected network of collaborative projects that seek to| NASA Science
Seasonal snow plays a significant role in global water and energy cycles, and billions of people worldwide rely on snowmelt for water resources needs,| NASA Science
These updates are provided by self-selected Mars Science Laboratory mission team members who love to share what Curiosity is doing with the public. Dates of| NASA Science
Curiosity’s scientific instruments are the tools that bring us stunning images of Mars and ground-breaking discoveries.| NASA Science
Written by Abigail Fraeman, Deputy Project Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory| NASA Science
Written by Susanne P. Schwenzer, Professor of Planetary Mineralogy at The Open University, UK| NASA Science
NASA’s Astrophysics missions don’t just explore the cosmos—they generate technologies that transform our everyday lives. From medical imaging to AI, the| NASA Science
The For Researchers section of the Science website hosts the Science Data webpage, the home for NASA’s Science data and computing resources. Researchers will| NASA Science
NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) announces the release of its annual omnibus solicitation for basic and applied research, Research Opportunities in| NASA Science
The FjordPhyto citizen science project invites polar tourists onboard cruise vessels to gather data samples, helping researchers understand changes in microalgae.| NASA Science
Aura's Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) instrument can distinguish between aerosol types, such as smoke, dust, and sulfates, and measures cloud pressure and| NASA Science
Aura Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) data (2005-2015) and ground-based in situ measurements verify that the observed changes from sulfur dioxide| NASA Science
Written by Lucy Thompson, APXS Collaborator and Senior Research Scientist at the University of New Brunswick, Canada| NASA Science
