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Appleseed Expeditions Starts Its Mission to Mars With Life on Earth

Appleseed Expeditions' "Mission to Mars" program leverages Arizona's Biosphere 2 to explore the challenges of sustaining life in space, from environmental systems to food production. This unique itinerary connects diverse scientific fields for an immersive educational experience.

Sponsored by Appleseed Expeditions·November 11, 2026

High school students learning advanced calculus concepts through a digital interface, facilitated by MIT's outreach program.

Cosmos & Physics

MIT expands calculus concepts and applications access for college success

In the fall of 2025, MIT launched the MIT4America Calculus Project.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 24, 2026

The National Science Foundation building under a dark, stormy sky, with red 'X' marks over scientific research symbols, representing significant budget cuts and program terminations.

Cosmos & Physics

NSF cuts hundreds of research programs

On May 2, the National Science Foundation (NSF) terminated over 330 active grants, part of a broader reduction in budgets for hundreds of basic science programs.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 23, 2026