NASA Offers Students Hands-On STEM Opportunities for the New School Year
A new school year brings fresh opportunities to get involved with NASA, it was announced. Whether students are curious about space or eager to build real STEM skills, NASA offers experiences that put them close to the action, the agency stated.
» readEurope faces extreme heat and drought as July 2026 ties for second-warmest on record
The European Union's climate monitor reported that July 2026 tied with July 2024 as the second-warmest July on record. Global average air temperatures reached 16.9 degrees Celsius, just below July 2023's record of 16.95 degrees Celsius.
» readStudy suggests salt-loving microbes could grow in Mars-like conditions
New research has shown that salt-loving microbes can grow under conditions similar to those thought to exist in salty water pockets just below the Martian surface.
» readFertility Experts Push for Sperm DNA Testing in Recurrent Miscarriage Cases
A growing body of research has linked DNA damage in sperm to an increased risk of miscarriage, prompting fertility doctors to reconsider standard testing protocols.
» readPartial Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower to Coincide on August 12
A partial solar eclipse and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower are expected to occur on the same day, August 12, offering a rare double skywatching event for enthusiasts.
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