Science Matters

Q&A with Erin Heard, Station Manager of McMurdo Station Q. What is your role in USAP? I am the NSF winter station manager for McMurdo Station.

When a disaster or emergency strikes, first responders answer the call. The COVID-19 global pandemic has shown that scientists and engineers are part of this essential group.

Most of us get a glimpse of the future every day.

Though museums and science centers across the nation may have closed their doors due to COVID-19, there are still ways to enjoy their exhibitions.

In the fight against COVID-19, the world faces a new and elusive enemy.

UC San Diego Professor Rommie Amaro had an idea. The way it was, you took snapshots of a single protein to figure out its atomic structure.

America depends on a robust science and technology enterprise to cultivate a thriving economy, secure a strong national defense, and promote the health and well-being of our citizens.

1. The past predicts the future. To improve future weather forecasting, it is crucial to understand long-term interactions between climate and hurricanes.

In the midst of the current pandemic, researchers across the country are turning to the most powerful high-performance computing resources available to gain a better understanding of COVID-19.

Snapping a picture of a black hole is not as easy as taking a picture of your dog, or even another planet in our solar system for a couple simple reasons.