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Archive: Science Update: Bridging a Passion for Human Discovery in Space and on Earth — The Lucy Mission and Lucy in Space Contest, January 14, 2021

Two world-renowned scientists, Donald Johanson PhD and Hal Levison PhD, will discuss human’s passion for exploration and discovery through the&...

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Archive: Science Update: The Unknown World of Deep-Sea Corals, December 3, 2020

Deep-sea corals live in some of the least studied ecosystems on the planet, yet provide crucial support for fisheries and a number of other ecosy...

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Archive: Science Update: The Cosmic Shooting Gallery, November 19, 2020

Stuff hits the Earth all the time, but fortunately we have a nice thick warm atmosphere that vaporizes everything smaller than an SUV. Spacecraft have...

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Archive: Science Update: Countdown to ISS 20, October 15, 2020

A celelebration of the 20th Anniversary of continuous human presence in space....

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Science Update: The Enduring Legacy of Henrietta Lacks, September 16, 2020

Join us on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm ET and learn about the legacy of Henrietta Lacks....

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Archive: Science Update: The Enduring Legacy of Henrietta Lacks, September 16, 2020

As we celebrate Henrietta Lacks’ 100th birthday, this web seminar presentation will highlight the contributions of HeLa cells to science and me...

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Science Update: The Technologies of Ocean Exploration - Today and Into the Future, July 16, 2020

Join us on Thursday, July 16, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm ET to learn about some of the amazing tools that are helping us to map, identify, characterize...

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Archive: Science Update: Tropical Climatology and Hurricane Hazards, May 13, 2020

This web seminar will provide an overview of the seasonality, timing, and risks associated with Tropical weather systems. We will provide a broad curs...

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Archive: Science Update: Hubble's 30th Anniversary, April 29, 2020

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) was launched into Earth orbit on 24 April 1990 by the Space Shuttle. A flaw in the primary mirror initially made it l...

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Science Update: Earth Day in the Context of the Pandemic: A Chance to Reflect on Deferred Action, April 16, 2020

Join us on Thursday, April 16, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm ET to celebrate Earth Day with NSTA....

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Archive: Science Update: COVID-19: Don’t Panic but Know the Science, March 25, 2020

Turn on any TV, look on social media and you’ll hear about the coronavirus and COVID-19 but what do you really need to know about it?  Join NST...