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Citizen Scientists Help Create 3D Map of Cosmic Neighborhood

Is our solar system located in a typical Milky Way neighborhood? Scientists have gotten closer to answering this question, thanks to the NASA-funded Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project, a “citizen science” collaboration between professional scientists and members of the public. Scientists tapped into the worldwide network of 150,000 volunteers using Backyard Worlds:...

Microgravity Works Wonders With Plant Transplants

Portal origin URL: Microgravity Works Wonders With Plant TransplantsPortal origin nid: 467916Published: Friday, January 29, 2021 - 10:57Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: An early challenge turned into a surprise success on the International Space Station that could be a boon for the future of space crop production.Portal image: Pak choi in Veggie...

Hubble Spots an Interstellar Interaction

Portal origin URL: Hubble Spots an Interstellar InteractionPortal origin nid: 467871Published: Friday, January 29, 2021 - 09:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: Captured here by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, ESO 455-10 is one such chaotic planetary nebula, located in the constellation of Scorpius (The Scorpion).Portal image: Captured here...

NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer Prepares for Environmental Testing

Portal origin URL: NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer Prepares for Environmental TestingPortal origin nid: 467911Published: Friday, January 29, 2021 - 09:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: Despite COVID-19-related hurdles, NASA's newest X-ray astronomy mission is a step closer to launch. Engineers recently completed integration of the...