From Monroe, North Carolina to one of NASA's hidden figures | Women's History Month

Dr. Christine Darden, and the legacy of NASA's human computers, inspired many generations of women in STEM.
WHYY

Unearthing the Hidden Stories of Women Scientists

A look at several great women in science — and why so many of them, and their contributions, have been forgotten.

‘Project Hail Mary’ explores unique forms of life in space – 5 essential reads on searching for aliens that look nothing like life on Earth

The fictional biologist in ‘Project Hail Mary’ claims that potential alien organisms might not be made of carbon or require water, unlike life on Earth.
Smithsonian Magazine

Alien Life Could Look Nothing Like What We Expect. Here’s How Microbes Beyond Earth Might Live Without Liquid Water

Like the lead character of “Project Hail Mary,” some scientists are proposing ways that life might exist beyond a star’s ...

NASA study explores human reproduction risks in space

A new study by NASA scientists explores the risks and challenges of human reproduction in space, especially for long missions ...

The 45 planets most likely to host alien life, according to astronomers

Life on Earth is a precious thing, especially given what astronomers know about the visible universe. Although researchers have so far identified over 6,000 exoplanets beyond our solar system, only a ...
Jewish Exponent

Meet the Israeli Woman Breaking Barriers in Space

Dr. Shimrit Tirosh Maman, 45, is the first woman to be appointed chairperson of the Israel Space Agency (ISA) at the Ministry ...