WASHINGTON, June 11 -- NASA issued the following news: * * * Comet-Catching NASA Technology Enables Exotic Works of Art By Mike DiCicco, Science Writer Consisting of 99% air, aerogel is the world's lightest solid. This unique material has found purpose in several forms -- from NASA missions to high fashion. Driven by the desire to create a 3D cloud, Greek artist Ioannis Michaloudis learned to use aerogel as an artistic medium. His journey spanning more than 25 years took him to the Massachu  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate issued the following news: * * * Feature Article: Testing New Technologies that Help Law Enforcement See Through Walls * The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) recently reported on field testing and commercialization of the cutting-edge Detection of Presence of Life technology. Now, S&T and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory (MIT LL) have concluded an additional   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- NASA issued the following news: * * * NASA's Chandra Sees Surprisingly Strong Black Hole Jet at Cosmic "Noon" By Lee Mohon A black hole has blasted out a surprisingly powerful jet in the distant universe, according to a new study from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and discussed in our latest press release. This jet exists early enough in the cosmos that it is being illuminated by the leftover glow from the big bang itself. Astronomers used Chandra and the Karl G. J  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * USPS presents Barbara Bush commemorative Forever stamp * KENNEBUNKPORT, ME -- The Postal Service today issued a commemorative stamp honoring the life of Barbara Bush, wife of the 41st president, George H. W. Bush, first lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993, and mother of the 43rd president, George W. Bush. Mrs. Bush was known for her focus on family, as well as a sharp wit and plainspoken style t  more