Engineering
NASA engineers develop a ventilator for COVID-19 patients
A chance meeting between two NASA scientists led to the development of a ventilator prototype to help patients suffering from COVID-19.
NASA plane: One step closer to supersonic air travel
NASA will soon begin final assembly on an experimental aircraft called X-59 QueSST that promises to produce a quieter sonic boom.
The U.S. and Canada: Partners in space
The U.S. and Canada, longtime partners in space exploration, work in space and on the ground to continue future space collaboration.
Congressional Gold Medals for NASA’s ‘hidden figures’
Four African-American women who were instrumental in launching the U.S. space program are getting the highest civilian honor bestowed by the U.S. Congress.
Study abroad prepares students for success
The 2019 Open Doors report shows the benefits of international student exchanges, enhancing students' ability to succeed.
Technology is transforming U.S. manufacturing
The U.S. is moving toward smart manufacturing, which incorporates robotics and automation. Smart factories are hiring more highly skilled employees.
New interceptor missile will defend civilians
The Arrow-3 system is able to intercept nuclear and biological missiles outside Earth's atmosphere, where they can be safely destroyed.
Apollo 50 Festival brings moon landing to Washington
The Apollo 11 Saturn V rocket is being projected onto the Washington Monument to celebrate 50 years since the moon landing.
A nanoscientist bonds with women in Africa over STEM
An American scientist has traveled to Egypt and Kenya to champion science to women and girls and hosted female scientists from South Africa and Tunisia.