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Five orange stars are connected with blue lines in a V-like shape, like a diagram of the constellation of Indus. Each of the stars is labeled with one of the NASA Science Mission Directorate divisions: astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, and planetary science.

NASA-IBM Collaboration Develops INDUS Large Language Models for Advanced Science Research

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By Derek Koehl Collaborations with private, non-federal partners through Space Act Agreements are a key component in the work done by NASA’s Interagency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT). A collaboration with International Business Machines (IBM) has produced INDUS, a…

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Headshot of Rahul Ramachandran in front of a blue background. He wears a light blue shirt, dark gray jacket, and glasses.

Marshall Research Scientist Enables Large-Scale Open Science

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By Jessica Barnett  Most people use tools at work, whether it’s a hammer, a pencil, or a computer. Very few seek a doctorate degree in creating new tools for the job. Using that degree to make it easier for people…

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NASA’s Repository Supports Research of Commercial Astronaut Health  

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NASA’s Open Science Data Repository provides valuable information to researchers studying the impact of space on the human body. Nearly three years after the Inspiration4 commercial crew launch, biological data from the mission represents the first comprehensive, open-access database to…

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Hurricane Idalia as photographed by NASA's Terra satellite in August 2023. The swirling mass of the hurricane passes over some land masses and the ocean.

NASA, IBM Research to Release New AI Model for Weather, Climate

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By Jessica Barnett Working together, NASA and IBM Research have developed a new artificial intelligence model to support a variety of weather and climate applications. The new model – known as the Prithvi-weather-climate foundational model – uses artificial intelligence (AI)…

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AI for Earth: How NASA’s Artificial Intelligence and Open Science Efforts Combat Climate Change

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As extreme weather events increase around the world due to climate change, the need for further research into our warming planet has increased as well. For NASA, climate research involves not only conducting studies of these events, but also empowering…

Article2 months ago
Sun blocked by Moon in total eclipse, with just the solar corona visible as a glow around the silhouetted Moon

Unveiling the Sun: NASA’s Open Data Approach to Solar Eclipse Research

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As the world eagerly anticipates the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, NASA is preparing for an extraordinary opportunity for scientific discovery, open collaboration, and public engagement. At the heart of the agency’s approach to this unusual event…

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