White House Announces Names for Aircraft Carriers CVN 82 and CVN 83 Washington, D.C. – January 13, 2025 – The White House has released a statement from President Joe Biden announcing the names of two new aircraft carriers: CVN 82 will be named the USS Doris Miller and CVN 83 will be named the USS … Read more
President Biden Amends California Disaster Declaration Washington, D.C. – On January 13, 2025, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. amended the major disaster declaration for the State of California to authorize additional federal disaster assistance. The original declaration, signed on January 9, 2025, provided federal assistance for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, for all … Read more
When the Only Thing You Can Eat Can Kill You, Having More Gene Copies Can Help January 13, 2025 Washington, D.C. – A new study published today in the journal Nature has found that having more copies of a certain gene can help animals survive on a diet that is toxic to most other animals. … Read more
This Week with NSF Director Panchanathan January 13, 2025 NSF Director’s Visit to the White House On Tuesday, January 10, 2025, NSF Director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan visited the White House to meet with senior administration officials and discuss the agency’s priorities and its role in supporting the Biden-Harris Administration’s agenda. During the meeting, Dr. Panchanathan … Read more
Earth in Far-Ultraviolet: New NASA Image Captures Stunning Glow of Our Planet January 13, 2025 Washington, D.C. – NASA has released a mesmerizing new image of Earth captured in the far-ultraviolet (FUV) wavelength range. The image, taken by the agency’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, provides a unique perspective on our planet, revealing the faint emissions of … Read more
Webb Watches Carbon-Rich Dust Shells Form, Expand in Star System January 13, 2025 – NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning images of carbon-rich dust shells forming and expanding around a young star system. These observations provide new insights into the early stages of star and planet formation. The star system, known as HD … Read more
NASA’s Hubble Tracks Down a ‘Blue Lurker’ Among Stars January 13, 2025 A team of astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a rare and elusive type of star lurking within a nearby galaxy. The star, nicknamed a “blue lurker,” is a hot, massive star that has long been hidden from view by thick … Read more
Former NASA Official, Astronaut Bob Cabana Receives Top Civilian Award January 13, 2025 Former NASA official and astronaut Robert “Bob” Cabana has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The medal was presented to Cabana by President Joseph R. Biden at a White House ceremony on January 13, 2025. Cabana, … Read more
Earth in Far-Ultraviolet: NASA’s New Look at Our Planet January 13, 2025 NASA has released new images of Earth taken in far-ultraviolet light, providing a unique perspective on our planet. The images were captured by the Imaging X-ray Observatory (IXO), a next-generation space telescope that is scheduled to launch in 2028. Far-ultraviolet light is a … Read more
NASA HEAT Student Activity Featured in TIME’s Top 100 Photos of 2024 Pasadena, Calif. – Jan. 13, 2025 – NASA’s Hands-on Educational Activities for Teachers (HEAT) student activity was recently featured in TIME’s Top 100 Photos of 2024. The photo, taken by NASA photographer Bill Ingalls, shows students at the University of California, Berkeley, participating … Read more