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Today, August 21, 2025, brings news about a significant shift in NASA’s priorities. Acting Administrator Sean Duffy has indicated that the agency plans to “move aside” from climate sciences to concentrate more on exploring the Moon and Mars. This announcement has sparked conversations and, for many of us in the science community, raised some important … Read more
When we think about space exploration, we often picture rocket fuel, complex navigation systems, and brave astronauts. But did you know that a common beverage company played a surprising role in some of the earliest human spaceflights? It might sound like something out of a quirky documentary, but Canada Dry, the ginger ale maker, was … Read more
It’s August 20, 2025, and a significant shift is happening at NASA. Reports are circulating that the agency’s acting chief is calling for a re-evaluation, and potentially an end, to certain Earth science initiatives. This news has sparked a lot of discussion, and I want to share my perspective as someone who has dedicated years … Read more
It’s official: NASA is changing its priorities. Today, August 19, 2025, marks a significant moment as the agency confirms a notable shift in its focus, prioritizing space exploration initiatives and placing climate change science on the backburner. This move naturally sparks conversations about the future of Earth science research within NASA. For years, NASA’s Earth-observing … Read more
Today, August 17, 2025, marks a moment of reflection for NASA. News has surfaced that the agency’s acting chief is calling for an end to Earth science within NASA. As someone with a background in atmospheric and environmental science, this news certainly caught my attention. It’s no secret that NASA has been a cornerstone in … Read more
Hey everyone, Simone here! Today, I want to talk about something truly exciting happening at the intersection of technology and our planet’s well-being: the NISAR mission. NISAR stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar. That’s a mouthful, I know! But what it represents is a powerful partnership between the U.S. space agency, NASA, and India’s space … Read more
As of August 16, 2025, NASA’s acting chief, Bill Nelson, has stirred quite a conversation by suggesting a significant shift in the agency’s priorities. The proposal? To move Earth science, particularly climate research, to the “backburner” to focus more intensely on space exploration. This announcement, reported by outlets like Ars Technica and 富途牛牛, has sparked … Read more
Did you know that our Sun is constantly sending out a stream of charged particles called the solar wind? It’s a fascinating phenomenon, and understanding it better can help us predict space weather events that could impact our technology here on Earth. That’s where NASA’s PUNCH mission comes in! PUNCH Achieves Orbit, Begins Solar Exploration … Read more
As a scientist with a PhD in Atmospheric Science, I’ve spent years diving deep into climate modeling. So, when I saw the news that Bill Nelson, NASA’s Administrator, mentioned that a new appointee, Mr. Duffy, said climate science will “move aside” at NASA, it definitely caught my attention. Now, I understand that NASA does a … Read more
This week, we lost a true hero of space exploration: Jim Lovell, the commander of the legendary Apollo 13 mission. He passed away at the age of 97. For many of us who studied atmospheric science and look at our planet from a broader perspective, Lovell’s name is synonymous with human resilience and the incredible … Read more