Science News
California's capital glows
July 1, 1998
Science@NASA Headline News — 1998
and has cool spots, too - in an aerial image taken June 29 from a study of how urban forests can help keep cities from overheating.
Getting a solid view of the Sun's corona-
June 22, 1998
Science@NASA Headline News — 1998
Seeing the Sun in stereo: Scientists propose using dual spacecraft to get 3-D images of magnetic structures in the Sun's corona.
The shape of life: How does the computer "know" when it sees it?
June 11, 1998
Science@NASA Headline News — 1998
NASA scientists, using artificial intelligence, are teaching computers to search for life-forms in extraterrestrial rocks, and to help researchers design new pharmaceuticals.
Astronomyconference devotes session to Gamma-ray Bursts
June 9, 1998
Science@NASA Headline News — 1998
Discovery of visible stars and afterglows where cosmic gamma-ray explosions were detected are leading to new findings.
Tiniest of space bodies to get close examination: Space dust
May 29, 1998
Science@NASA Headline News — 1998
the building blocks of stars and planets - is the center of attention in new NASA lab.
Giant convective cells found on Sun after 30-year search
May 28, 1998
Science@NASA Headline News — 1998
After 30 years of searching, NASA and Stanford scientists find giant convection cells on the Sun - opening a new avenue for understanding the Sun and space weather.
Aurora Borealis acts up
May 28, 1998
Science@NASA Headline News — 1998
Odd Auroral arc seen crossing the north pole, leaving scientists with a puzzle no model explains.
Soil mechanics experiment yields unique results
May 27, 1998
Science@NASA Headline News — 1998
Shuttle experiments yield new information on how soil and powders behave like liquids under low pressure like those experienced during earthquakes or the manufacture of cosmetics.
NASA's new AstrobiologyInstitute
May 22, 1998
Science@NASA Headline News — 1998
the search for life elsewhere will begin by careful study of life growing under severe conditions on earth
Magnetar discovery solves 19 year old mystery in astrophysics
May 20, 1998
Science@NASA Headline News — 1998
puts the evolution of neutron stars and galaxies in a new light.