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NASA facility in Ohio named for native son Neil Armstrong
A NASA research facility in Ohio has been renamed after astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 15, 2021


For the first time ever, astronomers capture images of the beginning of a supernova
In a world-first, astronomers have captured the first moments of a supernova—the explosive death of stars—in detail never-before-seen.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 7, 2021


The first academic research paper to be co-published on Instagram shows Nigerian artist's legacy
First academic research paper co-published on Instagram shows legacy of one of Algeria’s most influential modern artists
Joseph Shavit
Jul 30, 2021


Medical Marvel: Icelandic man recovers from double arm and shoulder transplant
An Icelandic man who got the world's first double shoulder and arm transplant is recovering well after the operation
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2021
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