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Stellar Jet

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Webb’s image of the enormous stellar jet in Sh2-284 provides evidence that protostellar jets scale with the mass of their parent stars—the more massive the stellar engine driving the plasma, the larger the resulting jet. www.nasa.gov · Public Domain

Learning About Extinction, Evolution, and the Nature of Science through the Case of a ‘Living Fossil’

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This post is by Jessica Fries-Gaither, a 2024-2025 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress. How do we know when an organism has gone extinct? This feature from The Tacoma Times presents an intriguing story from paleontology—the… Read More »Learning About Extinction, Evolution, and the Nature of Science through the Case of a ‘Living Fossil’

Experience the Geminids Meteor Shower at Mammoth Cave National Park

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Mammoth Cave National Park will host a star party for the Geminids meteor shower on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This free family-friendly event is open to all, from seasoned astronomers to first-time star gazers. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/experience-the-geminids-meteor-shower-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm… Read More »Experience the Geminids Meteor Shower at Mammoth Cave National Park

Become a Summer 2026 Artist-In-Residence, Teen Artist, or Emerging Artist at Isle Royale National Park

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Isle Royale National Park will expand its Artist-in-Residence programs in coordination with America 250 celebrations for summer 2026. The three programs offered will include: Established Artist-in-Residence Program (started 1991), Teen Artist Exploration (started 2016), and Emerging Artist Experience (new for… Read More »Become a Summer 2026 Artist-In-Residence, Teen Artist, or Emerging Artist at Isle Royale National Park

National Park Service Finishes Tidal Basin Seawall Work Early

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The National Park Service today announced the early completion of the Tidal Basin seawall reconstruction, a major step in protecting some of the nation’s most recognizable memorials and landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/seawallcomplete.htm www.nps.gov · Public Domain