Uncovering the History of Harvard’s ‘Human Computers’
More than a century ago, women called “human computers” changed our understanding of the universe. Now volunteers are making discoveries in their old notebooks.
Category: Physical Sciences
Abundant Life Found on Deep Sea Mountains
Researchers from the University of Hawaii at Manoa show us what ocean life is like atop a deep sea mountain.
Explore the Cosmos at Home
From studying light pollution to growing tomato seeds that have flown in orbit, these citizen science projects can help you and your kids enjoy the cosmos at home.
Diamonds Can Conduct Electricity
Computer simulations show diamonds can be made to conduct electricity like metal, and the potential real-world applications are numerous.
Did exploding stars cause this mass extinction?
Researchers at the University of Illinois think supernova explosions triggered the end-Devonian mass extinction 359 million years ago.
Hubble Image of Jupiter Shows New Storm Brewing
A new Hubble image of Jupiter released by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) reveals a new storm is brewing on the gas giant.
The Moon is Rusting, and Earth is Responsible
Rust in the form of hematite has been found on the Moon, and new research suggests it could be caused by the Earth’s atmosphere.
Help NASA Find Out How Planets Form
A NASA citizen science project called Disk Detective enlists volunteers to study images of solar systems as they’re forming.
Ocean Plastic Mounts Despite Cleanups
Ocean plastic is accumulating rapidly, but reducing plastic waste and improving surface cleanup technology can make a difference in the future.
NASA Science Projects Teach Kids Astronomy
Kids and adults can get involved these citizen science experiments from NASA researchers. Each one comes with educational materials that can help you learn about everything from alien planets to finding asteroids.