Science News
Baton Rouge shines in heat
May 19, 1998
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from urban development. NASA scientists study the phenomenon of "urban heat islands" to understand the impact of development on climate, collecting data by flying over the city with advanced thermal sensors.
Lightninglikes land
May 19, 1998
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NASA's Lightningsensor confirms striking pattern in images taken from space.
Open house
May 15, 1998
Blasts From the Past
May 6, 1998
Science@NASA Headline News — 1998
A cosmic explosion of gamma-rays from near the edge of the known universe - announced today by NASA - is only the latest piece in 30-year scientific puzzle. Explore the trail of discovery that has led scientists to learn that these daily events each release more energy in 10 seconds than the Sun will emit in its entire 10-billion year lifetime.
Islands in the (Air) Stream
May 1, 1998
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The quest to understand how rapid urban growth affects local and regional weather and, potentially, the global climate is on. NASA scientists will measure thermal radiation from growing cities by flying an instrument-laden Lear jet over Baton Rouge, Sacramento, and Salt Lake City.
Homesteading the High Frontier: Marshall Scientists Explore How To Use Local Materials
April 28, 1998
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Building lunar and Martian bases from local on-site materials
Students explore "ancient" site with aid of modern navigation, pictures
April 24, 1998
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Students use satellites to map natural resources and to study our own history.
Solar flare today zaps spacecraft camera with protons
April 21, 1998
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the 23rd solar cycle begins with a bang.
Marshall scientists recognize science fair winners
April 20, 1998
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Thirteen Students receive Certificate of Excellence and Honorable Mention from the Director of Space Sciences Laboratory at the 1998 Alabama Science and Engineering Fair (ASEF).
Graduate Students Unveil New Web Site
April 14, 1998
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In an effort to help better communicate their work and its importance, students researching a variety of Astrophysicstopics have unveiled their ../pad/batsegrad/batsegrad.html">new web site.