May 2025

Blue Ghost lunar landing highlights NASA’s partnership with the private sector

05.05.25.

Blue Ghost lunar landing highlights NASA’s partnership with the private sector NASA’s partnership with the private sector took a key step forward with a successful moon landing. The Blue Ghost lunar lander, built by the company, Firefly Aerospace, stuck the landing safely early Sunday, making it the first commercial spacecraft to do so. It’s carrying…
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The scientific impact of Trump’s cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service

05.05.25.

The scientific impact of Trump’s cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service Hundreds of staff have been laid off at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That includes employees of the National Weather Service, the agency responsible for forecasts and severe weather alerts across the country, providing crucial data for scientists and meteorologists. Science…
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A Conversation with Leroy Chiao

05.05.25.

A Conversation with Leroy Chiao What do space cats, uncertified toilet paper, and reversed blood flow have in common? They all came up in my wide-ranging, hilarious, and at times sobering conversation with astronaut Leroy Chiao — one of NASA’s best, brightest, and bluntest. Leroy is a veteran of four spaceflights, including a six-and-a-half-month stint…
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Farmers turn to seaweed in attempt to reduce methane emissions from livestock

05.05.25.

Farmers turn to seaweed in attempt to reduce methane emissions from livestock As the world races to curb climate change, scientists are taking aim at cows, a surprisingly potent source of greenhouse gases. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien traveled from California to Mexico and Australia to explore a bold idea that could make a big impact.…
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