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America leads in higher education
New global rankings show that U.S. schools dominate the world's top universities. Many top U.S. schools excel in both STEM subjects and the arts.
Meet the Burmese American who led NASA’s flight on Mars [video]
NASA is using a small helicopter to explore Mars. Learn more about the Burmese American woman who helped make Ingenuity's historic flight possible.
Black women who changed our world
African American women have invented modern conveniences and deepened our understanding of our world. Learn about the contributions of several Black women.
America advances GPS with new satellites
The U.S. is upgrading its GPS network with stronger satellites. GPS enables location tracking for planes, phones and critical infrastructure.
Why science fairs matter in America
American science fairs help high school students put the STEM lessons they've learned to the test. Read what a veteran judge says about them.
Celebrate Space Exploration Day with a look at the 1st lunar...
On July 20, we mark the day in 1969 that U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the moon's surface.
NASA names a building for a pioneering African American
NASA will name its headquarters in honor of Mary Jackson, the agency's first female African American engineer. Find out more about her legacy.
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.