Science

Young Artists To Explore The Universe In ‘Cosmic Frontiers At Illusions Art Gallery’ April 25 At Mesa Public Library

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NMC News:

The stars are aligning for a celebration of creativity and cosmic imagination! Join us for the “Cosmic Frontiers at Illusions Art Gallery” reception, a special K-6 student art show taking place 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, April 25 at the Mesa Public Library.

This stellar event features planet-themed artwork created by local elementary-aged students, showcasing their unique visions of our solar system and beyond. From vibrant depictions of alien worlds to imaginative renderings of our planetary neighbors, these young artists prove that creativity has no bounds.

All participating Read More

Stellar Comeback For Launch Pad Lectures At New Mexico Museum Of Space History’s New Horizons Dome Theater

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NMMSH News:

ALAMOGORDO — The New Horizons Dome Theater is open again at NM Museum of Space History, boosting our Launchpad Lecture Series. Ranger Sarah Sherwood from White Sands National Park will present “National Parks and Night Skies,” exploring the crucial role of public lands in preserving dark skies Friday, May 2, 2025. 

Ranger Sherwood, an interpretive Park Guide at White Sands, brings a unique perspective to the topic with her diverse educational background in math and psychology. Her passion for night sky interpretation has led her to attend the National Park Service’s Read More

St. John’s College Santa Fe On Science As A Liberal Art

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A gift from the college’s Class of 2004, the functioning armillary sphere at St. John’s College Santa Fe is ‘an emblem of the role that astronomy plays in the mathematics tutorials, which is really quite unusual,’ says tutor emeritus Bill Donahue. ‘To have every student at the college study Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler, Newton … it’s a unique thing.’ Courtesy/SJC

By GABRIELA FORTE
St. John’s College

It’s easy to become complacent with what one does—and doesn’t—know, especially as a postgraduate adult who spends more time in an office than a classroom. Losing one’s childlike wonder for nature, Read More

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Hits Mars Rock Gold Mine: ‘It Has Been All We Had Hoped For And More’

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One of Perseverance’s hazard cameras captured the rover’s coring drill collecting the ‘Main River’ rock sample on ‘Witch Hazel Hill’ March 10, 2025, the 1,441st Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Courtesy/NASA/JPL-Caltech

By SHARMILA KUTHUNUR
Contributing Writer
space.com

  • “The last four months have been a whirlwind for the science team, and we still feel that Witch Hazel Hill has more to tell us.” –Perseverance’s project scientist Katie Morgan

NASA’s Perseverance rover is reveling in a scientific bonanza on Mars after finding a diverse array of rocks that are providing eager scientists Read More

Mesa Quantum Technologies Is First Recipient In Inaugural Round Of Quantum Technologies Award Pilot Program

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Mesa Quantum CEO Sristy Agrawal

NMEDD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD), through its Office of Strategy, Science & Technology, has awarded $100,000 in competitive non-dilutive grant funding to Mesa Quantum Systems, Inc. in the inaugural round of the Quantum Technologies Award Pilot Program.

Launched in December 2024, the program is a competitive, state-funded grant awarding non-dilutive funds to early-stage companies working in quantum technologies located in New Mexico or establishing a presence with employees in New Mexico. Non-dilutive Read More

Los Alamos High School Senior Fortis Brown Recognized By Elio Academy Of Biomedical Sciences

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LAHS Senior Fortis Brown has been recognized by Elio Academy of Biomedical Sciences. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School Senior Fortis Brown has been recognized by the Elio Academy of Biomedical Sciences for their advanced Biology project. The research was themed around Neuro-Genetics; specifically, they chose to work on Schizophrenia. 

Fortis’ academic work may be viewed at here.

“As someone who struggles with a lot of mental health issues, things like schizophrenia and other mental disorders matter a lot to me,” Fortis explained. “I’ve written several other Read More

Historic No. 9 Chile Is Number One In Fort Selden’s Garden

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Fort Selden Historic Site is growing a variety of heritage chiles this season. Courtesy/NMHS/DCA

NMDCA News:

Fort Selden Historic Site is the only place in New Mexico growing a special chile in its garden this year, the original New Mexico No. 9, from a historically bred and cultivated variety provided by the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University.

The site will also grow other chiles, including the Original and Heritage Big Jim, the Original and Heritage 64, and a Jemez variety. In addition to these chiles, site staff are growing “space chiles” indoors as part of the Space Chile Read More

Heinrich Delivers Opening Remarks At Nomination Hearing On Dr. Dario Gil For DOE Under Secretary Of Science & Preston Wells Griffith III For DOE Under Secretary Of Energy

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Heinrich delivers opening remarks in April 10 hearing to consider DOE nominations. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his opening remarks during the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s nomination hearing to consider Dr. Dario Gil for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Under Secretary of Science and Preston Wells Griffith III for DOE’s Under Secretary of Energy, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, sought assurances from the nominees to follow the law as enacted by Congress.

In addition to noting the importance of the Under Read More

Los Alamos Chemist Jeffrey Pietryga Named AAAS Fellow

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AAAS Fellow Jeffrey Pietryga

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist Jeffrey Pietryga has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Members of the world’s largest professional society — scientists, engineers and innovators from across disciplines — are named fellows in recognition of their lifetime efforts to advance science or its applications.

A longtime chemist at the Laboratory, Pietryga was recognized by the AAAS “for formative contributions to the synthetic chemistry of advanced nanocrystal quantum dots,” as well as “enthusiastic Read More

Free Events Added To ‘Cosmic Frontiers 2025: Planets’

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NMC News:

The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) is hosting Cosmic Frontiers 2025: Planets, May 3-4 at SALA Los Alamos Event Center. Cosmic Frontiers will bring together top planetary scientists and astronomers for groundbreaking discussions.

Three scientific sessions will feature the topics:

  • Our Solar System;
  • Exoplanets; and
  • Methodology to Study Planets.

In addition to the main scientific sessions at SALA, there will be a variety of free public events throughout the weekend to allow the community to get involved and explore the wonders of space.

“We’re excited to not only bring the main Cosmic Read More