Science
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.
See the first-ever image of a black hole
Thanks to the groundbreaking technology of the Event Horizon Telescope, the first-ever image of a supermassive black hole has been revealed to the world.
Hubble captures rare self-destructing asteroid
The world is getting to see a rare self-destructing asteroid thanks to the Hubble Space Telescope, a joint project of NASA and the European Space Agency.
U.S. and Brazil team up to protect world’s wheat supply
Kansas State University scientists are partnering with Brazilian researchers in finding creative ways to stop wheat blast disease.
Opening bold frontiers in science with artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is poised to change the world, and the United States is leading the way in research and development and responsible AI initiatives.
5 future astronauts (and a teacher) you need to know
On February 11, celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Meet some women NASA is preparing to be the future of STEM and space.
Working toward beating the flu with a universal vaccine
In a single shot, a universal vaccine could protect patients for their lifetime from multiple existing or future strains of influenza virus.
U.S. researchers find novel way to produce bigger plants
Photosynthesis is key to the air we breathe and the food we eat, but it doesn't work as efficiently as it could. Scientists say they've found a remedy.
The world comes to America to study [infographic]
Science, engineering and business classes are big draws for international students, but U.S. colleges also prepare them for leadership back home.