No landing for Artemis III; moon shot moved to 2028
In a major policy pivot, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced an incremental path to the lunar surface to ensure astronaut safety.
Engineering
Corliss students take FAA’s drone-flying license exam
A Chicago high school is proud of its new drone-flying licensure prep class, which opens up career opportunities for STEM students.
NASA plans to send humans back to the moon
NASA is set to launch a rocket to the moon in order to continue exploration of the celestial object and pave the way for trips to Mars.
Summer camps in Rockford teach 21st-century skills
A summer camp in Rockford, IL, was conducted in person this year. Robots, drones, artistic creations, video production, and (of course) extra SAT prep.
NASA sends crew to I.S.S. on SpaceX rocket
An international crew of astronauts launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida Sunday, headed to the International Space Station.
Is coal clean? The president says it is.
Coal's not as clean as Pres. Trump tried to convince us it was, but we're making progress in cutting some pollutants from coal.
Can science students design a school building?
School buildings that are old or dysfunctional need replacing everywhere. Some students in Wash. are a part of the solution.
Noticeable yaw during a windy O’Hare landing
It's windy today in Chicago, which can cause problems for buses. It certainly caused issues for planes at the airports.
Miami to Seattle in 50 minutes? Imagine that.
Boron nitride nanotubes could help planes withstand extended hypersonic travel and drastically reduce air travel times in the future.
Can good governance cut greenhouse gases?
Reducing greenhouse gases would reduce the effects of climate change. Have 9 states found a way to do that?