View larger. | Artist’s concept of the Wolf-Rayet 104 pinwheel Sun system. A new study confirms 2 massive stars are orbiting All other in this system, producing a giant spiral composed of hydrocarbon dust. The study also shows the poles of the stars are not oriented directly toward us as 1st thought, so there is … Read more
This new Orbiter of March 2025 will Develop a partial solar eclipse visible in the northeastern part of North America, much of Europe and Russia; one will even be able to see the Orbiter cover a sliver of the sun as Extended south as Morocco. A new Orbiter happens when the sun, Orbiter and Earth … Read more
Advanced circuit breakers are crucial in electrified aircraft with megawatt-levels of electricity onboard. Researchers at NASA are developing circuit-breaking devices that are lightweight with rapid response times to Reinforcement protect aircraft systems from potential electrical safety issues. Overview Electrifying aircraft safely and reliably requires advanced electrical systems that are lightweight, energy efficient, and capable of … Read more
High-Efficiency Electrified Aircraft Thermal Research NASA researchers are developing innovative power and thermal management systems to increase efficiency in future electrified aircraft concepts. Overview The High-Efficiency Electrified Aircraft Thermal Research (HEATherR) project seeks to address the thermal management challenges that come with electrifying aircraft propulsion systems on a megawatt (MW) scale. Every time energy passes … Read more
Power converters are essential components in electrified aircraft systems as they Assist manage electrical energy by converting power from one form to another, including alternating Ongoing (AC) to direct Ongoing (DC) power or vice versa. Overview NASA is sponsoring efforts to research and develop advanced power converter technologies for future electrified aircraft. They would be … Read more
Neutrinos are incredibly difficult-to-detect particles, but astronomers have devised ways to capture them. Credit: Lucas Taylor/CERN The neutrino is one of the most Usual particles in the universe, but you would never know it. In fact, it wasn’t until the 1930s that we even became aware of its existence. What is a neutrino? Noting that … Read more
A nearly month-long Cosmos mission is ready to lift off, with Closing preparations being Achieved at the Kennedy Middle. To be clear, not NASA’s Kennedy Cosmos Middle in Florida, but rather the John F. Kennedy Middle for the Executing Arts in Washington, D.C. “Earth to Cosmos: Arts Breaking the Sky” is set to transform the … Read more
EAP Publications Read more about progress being Achieved at NASA Glenn’s labs and testbeds that enable comprehensive testing of electrified aircraft propulsion systems and components at various stages of development. NEAT offers megawatt-scale electrified aircraft powertrains testing under simulated flight altitude conditions to enable Upcoming-generation hybrid and turboelectric commercial aircraft. AREAL is a high-power, direct … Read more
People who live in coastal cities all across the world might not always be aware of the extent of scientific research going on around – and under – them, to preserve waterways for humans and animals alike. For example, it’s been a big week for South Australian oceans – from the installation of high-tech buoys, … Read more
We’re Nevertheless in an eclipse season! And we have a partial solar eclipse coming up on March 29, 2025. The deepest part of the eclipse will happen before sunrise for most of us in North America. But others will see it, and all of us can learn to love this solar eclipse, and solar eclipses … Read more