Perhaps it’s the biggest question science has left to answer, how did life begin? Now, molecular biologists in Cambridge university have discovered tiny molecules of RNA which they say might provide ...

Like a double-stuffed Oreo of planetary proportions, the star LHS 1903 boasts two rocky exoplanets sandwiching two gaseous ones. From the star outward, the lineup — rocky-gaseous-gaseous-rocky — ...

A major scientific society's conference draw sharp criticism for its progressive messaging and vocal criticism of President Donald Trump.

In a groundbreaking fusion of biology and technology, scientists have successfully 3D printed a tiny elephant inside a living cell. This remarkable feat not only showcases the potential of 3D printing ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. This report examines the current state and science potential of CubeSats—defined by ...

It's time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I am joined by the show's two hosts, Regina Barber and Emily Kwong. Hi, y'all. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hi. REGINA BARBER ...

For years, scientists noticed that magnetic fields could improve steel, but no one knew exactly why. New simulations reveal that magnetism changes how iron atoms behave, making it harder for carbon ...

Microplastics and nanoplastics are now found everywhere on Earth, from ocean depths to agricultural soils and even inside the human body. Yet scientists still struggle to understand what these ...

The short film documents Immersive Enterprise Laboratories’ public experiment in real-time animation at San Diego’s Fleet Science Center.

At the Duke Canine Cognition Center, canine students learn the skills future service dogs need. At the Duke Canine Cognition Center, staff and students expose puppies to new experiences, people and ...

Suggested Citation: "3 CubeSats as a Tool for Education and Hands-on Training." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2016. Achieving Science with CubeSats: Thinking Inside the ...