by Heather Laskin | Aug 21, 2017 | Awesome
Today’s the day! People have been counting down for months, buying their solar eclipse glasses, and making plans to travel to the best places in the United States to catch a glimpse of the eclipse of the sun. But why is this eclipse so special? After all, total...
by Heather Laskin | Apr 25, 2017 | Awesome, Inspiration
Nearly 15 years after her first space launch, NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson has now spent more time off-planet than any other American, at more than 534 days. Whitson, 57, is a biochemist who has twice commanded the International Space Station. “It is one of...
by Heather Laskin | Mar 2, 2017 | Awesome, Inspiration
Five storied female NASA pioneers will soon grace toy-store shelves, in Lego form. The Danish company announced on Tuesday that it would produce the Women of NASA set, submitted by science writer Maia Weinstock. “Women have played critical roles throughout the...
