Space Origami is a team of science and engineering students that plans to use DNA to construct three-dimensional structures in outer space. After winning support…
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Finger-painted Nebulae
With regards to space art, one doesn’t typically think of finger-painting. Instead, photography or even music are more expected mediums. But space finger-paintings do…
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Spaceflight History: Of Rockets and Nazis
It is common knowledge that the Cold War fueled the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. Less known, perhaps, is that…
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Featured Project: Alabama Rocket Engineering Systems
The student-led Alabama Rocket Engineering Systems (ARES) plans to shoot rockets off the surface of the Earth. Besides giving university students valuable opportunities to…
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Racialization Obscures Islamic Astronomical Tradition
Dominant narratives shape our understanding of astronomy’s historical development. Racism and other forms of marginalization certainly influence science today. But looking back in time,…
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The Martian Subsurface: A Shielded Environment for Life?
Among our solar system’s planets, Mars seems a likely spot for future human habitation. Elon Musk is developing an interplanetary vehicle that may someday…
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Popular Science Books: Creating Excitement and Enthusiasm
What role do popular science books play? If done right, they cultivate interest in science among everyday people. Sometimes, they spur readers to become…
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Featured Project: Under Stranger Stars
In Under Stranger Stars, the player captains a spaceship in a comedic sci-fi universe that features arcade combat, quests, and open-world exploration. The game…
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Our Sun: The Closest of Stars
The sun is our immediate connection to the cosmos. Its light illuminates our world. Its energy fuels most life as we know it. It…
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Human-Robot Cooperation in Space
Artificial intelligence is advancing space exploration. But how far will it go? To what extent will automated systems relieve humans of the burdens they…
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