Twin NASA probes exploring the harsh radiation belts around Earth have a new name honoring the late James Van Allen the pioneering scientist who first discovered the radiation zones, the space agency announced Friday. The heavily armored spacecraft were initially called the Radiation Belt Storm Probes when they launched in late August. They will now be known as the Van Allen Probes for the remainder of their two-year mission, NASA officials said. Continue reading
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Cyborg Talks Future, Ronda Rousey and More
As her one year suspension comes to an end, Cris Cyborg Santos, the fallen star of womens MMA, is becoming increasingly vocal about her desires to get back into the cage and face reigning Strikeforce bantamweight champ, Ronda Rousey. In an interview with Nocaute Transamerica, Santos talked of her desire to fight Rousey: I also want [the Rousey] fight, Im very pumped Continue reading
Participants: Freedom Walk a time of remembrance
Janis Upchurch, like most, remembers exactly where she was on the morning of Sept. Continue reading
NASA Brings Wonder of Space Station to Boston
HOUSTON – Media opportunities are available in Boston as NASA shares the accomplishments, promise and opportunities for research aboard the International Space Station in New England. Continue reading
Steven L. Galetta, MD, Appointed Chair of the Department of Neurology at NYU Langone Medical Center
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– NYU Langone Medical Center announced today that Steven L. Continue reading