In historic contact, NASA spacecraft touches asteroid
A NASA spacecraft made contact with an asteroid located millions of kilometers from Earth. Find out more about this historic space mission.
Promoting women in science and tech boosts prosperity
Creating equal access for women in STEM industries closes the labor gap, boosts economic growth and more. Learn how the U.S. is making that happen.
Guidance for U.S. tech aims to stop misuse by repressive regimes
The U.S. has issued new guidance to help companies identify and stop sales of technology that could be used to support oppressive regimes.
How vaccines work
Vaccines work by training the immune system to recognize and fight pathogens. Scientists are exploring new approaches for the novel coronavirus.
How to protect your smartphone from cyberattacks
With billions of people accessing the internet through smartphones, cybersecurity is more important than ever. Here's how to protect your device.
Who’s watching you online? 5 ways to prevent cybercrime. [video]
A wave of cyberattacks has everyone wondering how to protect themselves online. Find out what you can do.
Hydrologist Fadji Maina’s path from Niger to NASA
Fadji Maina made history as NASA's first Nigerien scientist. Learn how her childhood inspired her to become a hydrologist and what she's working on.
COVID-19 vaccine research builds on U.S. successes
The United States has a long history of developing vaccines and providing humanitarian assistance to fight infectious diseases worldwide.
U.S. labs focus on making the indoors safer
A researcher has developed a ventilation system that would limit the transmission of pathogens, including the coronavirus, inside airplanes and vehicles.