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Science in Space
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Dr. Lisa Carnell, division director for NASA’s Biological and Physical Sciences, breaks down how research in microgravity, the Moon, and Mars can transform what we know about biology and physics. HWHAP 414.

Collaborating Through Data: Inside the PSI Users Group
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About the PSI Users Group The Physical Sciences Informatics (PSI) Users Group is a recurring Webex forum that brings together researchers, open-science practitioners, and collaborators from across the physical sciences community. Designed to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and data-driven discovery, each…

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Small But Mighty Lab Device Could Transform NASA Research
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A small but mighty piece of lab equipment, about the size of a cellphone, has arrived at the International Space Station after launching with NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission. NASA aims to use the off-the-shelf device, called a microplate reader, to…

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F.10 PRISM Step-2 Due Date Delayed to February 27, 2026
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F.10 Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) solicits development and flight of a science-driven suite of instruments and supporting technology demonstration payloads tailored to complete scientific investigations at a lunar landing destination, that address the…

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Fire Effects from the 2023 Drought and Extreme Wildfire Season 
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A Michigan Tech field team of five arrived in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories on July 27, 2025, for a nine-day field campaign to sample the effects of the extreme drought and wildfire of 2023 on wetlands and uplands.

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F.6 Science Activation Program Correction Regarding Table of Work Effort
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The Science Mission Directorate Science Activation Program encourages all people to actively participate in science through activities and resources developed by a collaborative network of project teams drawing on NASA SMD assets (science content, experts, data, etc.). The Science Activation…

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Amendment 42: Several Changes to F.10 PRISM
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F.10 Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) solicits development and flight of a science-driven suite of instruments and supporting technology demonstration payloads tailored to complete scientific investigations at a lunar landing destination, that address the…

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Growing Beyond Earth®
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Middle and high school teachers in the U.S.: your students can test plants for use in space missions. Kid friendly!

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OSDR AWG
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Help astronauts and life thrive in space using space biology and health data. Laptop required. Data science knowledge is helpful.

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NASA Back for Seconds with New Food System Design Challenge
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NASA is getting ready to send four astronauts around the Moon with Artemis II, laying the foundation for sustainable missions to the lunar surface and paving the way for human exploration on Mars. As the agency considers deep space endeavors…

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