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Innovative care: Tackling insomnia in Veterans with TBI
At Houston VA, a dedicated team of health care professionals, led by Dr. Darlene Makulski, is making remarkable strides in treating Veterans with TBI.
NASA Invites Proposals to Lease Land Parcels at Sandusky Facility
Editor’s note: This release was updated on March 5, 2026, to link to the most recent version of the Announcement for Proposal. NASA’s Glenn Research Center is seeking proposals to lease select land parcels at its Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. EST on July 2, 2026. The…
The Loneliest Seismometers on Earth
The USGS Albuquerque Seismological Observatory is partnering with the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the National Science Foundation to deploy new seismometers in the coolest way possible.
La NASA publica datos de la temperatura global
Read this press release in English here. La temperatura global de la superficie terrestre en 2025 fue un poco más cálida que en 2023 pero, dentro de los márgenes de error, ambos años está prácticamente empatados, según un análisis realizado por científicos de la NASA. Desde que comenzaron los registros en 1880, 2024 sigue siendo el…
NASA Releases Global Temperature Data
Lee este comunicado de prensa en español aquí. Earth’s global surface temperature in 2025 was slightly warmer than 2023 – but within the margin of error: the two years are effectively tied according to an analysis by NASA scientists. Since record-keeping began in 1880, the hottest year on record remains 2024. Global temperatures in 2025 were…
Veterans in Need of Food Assistance Don’t Always Participate in SNAP—Here’s Why
More than a million veterans face food insecurity each year. While many are eligible for federal food assistance programs, they are less likely than others to participate. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our new report on why, and the efforts to…
Interior Department releases final 2025 List of Critical Minerals
Editor’s note: Posted November 14 following the end of the lapse in appropriations. The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey, published the final 2025 List of Critical Minerals November 6, outlining 60 minerals vital to the U.S. economy and national security that face potential risks from disrupted supply chains.
Juliana Barajas: Supporting NASA’s Mission, One Task at a Time
As an administrative assistant in the Safety and Mission Assurance Office at NASA’s White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Juliana Barajas approaches her work with one clear mission: to help others succeed. For over two decades, she has supported NASA’s mission with a career grounded in service, perseverance, and gratitude. Whether coordinating…
Melissa John Champions Environmental Stewardship at White Sands
For Melissa John, protecting the environment is her way of contributing to space exploration while preserving the Earth we call home. As the sustainability program lead at NASA’s White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico, John manages efforts to reduce waste, prevent pollution, and promote eco-conscious practices. Over the past 13 years, she…
The Value of Caregiving and Domestic Work We Do Every Day
We’ve all spent time at home on chores like cooking, cleaning, and maybe some yard work. And some of us are caregivers, too. You may not realize this, but your household chores contribute to the U.S. economy. And knowing how they do is important…
Robots, Rovers, and Regolith: NASA Brings Exploration to FIRST Robotics 2025
What does the future of space exploration look like? At the 2025 FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, NASA gave student robotics teams and industry leaders a first-hand look—complete with lunar rovers, robotic arms, and real conversations about shaping the next era of discovery. NASA engaged directly with the Artemis Generation, connecting with more than…
Helping Prepare the Nation Against Landslide Threats
USGS monitors, studies, and supports landslide research across the United States, striving to better understand these hazards while also helping communities nationwide become more resilient to the threat landslides pose.
