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NASA‑Funded TRISH Picks Two Postdoctoral Fellows to Tackle Space Food and Eye Health

The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH), a NASA‑funded virtual institute, announced the selection of two early‑career researchers for its next cohort of postdoctoral fellows. Both fellows will commence their projects in May, focusing on innovative solutions for space nutrition and astronaut ocular health. Dr. Baiyang Liu of Columbia University will develop a diazotrophic, […]

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MAVEN Discovers Rare Atmospheric ‘Zwan‑Wolf’ Effect on Mars

Scientists analyzing data from NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft have identified a previously unseen atmospheric phenomenon on Mars. The effect, known as the Zwan‑Wolf phenomenon, was first observed in Earth’s magnetosphere in 1976 and is responsible for squeezing charged particles along magnetic flux tubes. In a study published in *Nature Communications*, researchers reported the first clear evidence […]

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NASA Johnson Space Center Photographers Win Top Honors in 2025 Imagery Awards

Three visual storytellers from NASA’s Johnson Space Center have been recognized for their outstanding portrait work at the 2025 NASA Imagery Experts Program Annual Awards. The ceremony, held on April 20, 2026, in Las Vegas, celebrated David DeHoyos, Josh Valcarcel and Bill Stafford, who captured the people and processes that drive human spaceflight. DeHoyos, a Houston native […]

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Curiosity Prepares for New Drill at Campo Marte While Supporting Psyche Flyby

On Sol 4895 (May 14, 2026) Curiosity’s arm was freed from the Atacama block, clearing the way for a fresh drilling mission. The rover has identified a new target named Campo Marte, a layer of sulfate-bearing rock above the boxwork structures that mirrors the geology of the Atacama site. Campo Marte, whose Spanish name means “Field of Mars,” is located […]

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NASA Unveils High-Performance Processor Set to Revolutionize Deep Space Computing

NASA has reached a pivotal milestone in the development of its High Performance Spaceflight Computing (HPSC) processor, a compact system-on-a-chip designed to dramatically enhance the processing power of future spacecraft. Roughly the size of a human palm, this new hardware is intended to replace the aging, radiation-hardened technology currently used in space missions. By offering […]

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Perseverance Rover Captures Historic Selfie During Deep Martian Expedition

The Perseverance rover has reached a new milestone in its mission, successfully capturing a panoramic selfie at the furthest western point of its journey beyond Jezero Crater. Taken on March 11, 2026—the 1,797th sol of the mission—the image provides a detailed look at the rover as it continues its exploration of the Martian surface. The […]

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Perseverance Rover Reveals Stunning Geological Vista at Martian Site ‘Arbot’

The Perseverance rover has reached a significant milestone in its exploration of Mars, capturing a highly detailed panoramic view of a region nicknamed ‘Arbot.’ The images, taken on April 5, 2026, during the rover’s 1,882nd Martian sol, provide researchers with one of the most comprehensive looks at the diverse rock formations encountered during the mission’s […]

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Perseverance Rover Hits 26‑Mile Milestone on Mars, Captures Epic Selfie

NASA’s Perseverance rover has logged more than 26 miles (42 kilometers) of travel across the rugged landscape of Jezero Crater, marking a major navigation achievement for the mission. To celebrate the distance, the rover stitched together a 61‑image mosaic selfie while parked at a location dubbed “Arethusa,” showcasing the stark Martian horizon in high resolution. […]

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Perseverance Rover Captures Stunning Panoramic Selfie on Martian Surface

The Perseverance rover has delivered a remarkable new perspective from its ongoing exploration of Mars. Captured on March 11, during the mission’s 1,797th Martian day, the high-resolution self-portrait showcases the rover positioned against the rugged, ancient landscape of a region designated by researchers as “Lac de Charmes.” To produce the intricate image, the rover stitched […]

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Bridging the Gap: How NASA Engineers Are Modernizing Air Traffic Communications

In an effort to streamline complex airport operations, researchers are working to transition ground-based taxi instructions from traditional radio transmissions to digital data links. Aerospace engineer Will Cummings-Grande of the Langley Research Center is spearheading an initiative to expand digital clearance technology—currently used for flight paths—to include pushback timing, routing, and runway assignments. By digitizing […]