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Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Soyuz With Expedition 54 Trio Aboard Returns to Earth
The Soyuz MS-06 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 54 crew members Joe Acaba and Mark Vande Hei of NASA and cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 (February 27 Eastern time). via NASA http://ift.tt/2EYTRl2
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Portrait of the Expedition 54 Crew on the Space Station
The six-member Expedition 54 crew poses for a lighthearted crew portrait inside the Japanese Kibo laboratory module on Feb. 18, 2018. Three of the crew members are packed up and prepared to return to Earth today, Tuesday, Feb. 27. via NASA http://ift.tt/2HPTerZ
Disease outbreak news from the WHO: Yellow fever – Brazil
During the first four weeks of 2018, a rapid increase in the number of confirmed human cases of yellow fever was observed in the states of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Minas Gerais. From 1 July 2017 through 16 February 2018, 464 confirmed human cases of yellow fever have been reported in Brazil, including 154 deaths. Confirmed cases were reported in São Paulo (181 cases, including 53 deaths), Minas Gerais (225 cases, including 76 deaths), and Rio de Janeiro (57 cases, including 24 deaths) states and in the Federal District (1 fatal case). Unlike the previous seasonal period, the current seasonal period has been characterized by more cases reported in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states along with the occurrence of cases in areas near large cities.
Published on February 27, 2018 at 02:10AM
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Published on February 27, 2018 at 02:10AM
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Disease outbreak news from the WHO: Chikungunya – Mombasa, Kenya
From mid-December 2017 through 3 February 2018, the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Kenya reported 453 cases, including 32 laboratory-confirmed cases and 421 suspected cases, of chikungunya from Mombasa County.
Published on February 27, 2018 at 01:30AM
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Published on February 27, 2018 at 01:30AM
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Monday, 26 February 2018
Disease outbreak news from the WHO: Rift Valley fever – Gambia
On 3 January 2018, the Ministry of Health (MoH), Senegal notified WHO of a case of Rift Valley fever, a 52-year-old Korean man who was a resident of Gambia. The case was reported from a hospital in Dakar.
Published on February 26, 2018 at 01:00AM
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Published on February 26, 2018 at 01:00AM
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An Intersection of Land, Ice, Sea and Clouds
Though sea ice has been significantly below normal extent and thickness across much of the Arctic, the ice in the Labrador Sea has been relatively close to normal. via NASA http://ift.tt/2HLW018
Sunday, 25 February 2018
Saturday, 24 February 2018
Friday, 23 February 2018
Time-lapse Sequence of Jupiter’s South Pole
This series of images captures cloud patterns near Jupiter's south pole, looking up towards the planet’s equator. via NASA http://ift.tt/2oj1Yi8
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Disease outbreak news from the WHO: Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N4) virus – China
On 14 February 2018, the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) of China notified the World Health Organization (WHO) of one case of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N4) virus. This is the first human case of avian influenza A(H7N4) infection to be reported worldwide.
Published on February 22, 2018 at 03:00AM
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Published on February 22, 2018 at 03:00AM
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Disease outbreak news from the WHO: Lassa fever – Liberia
On 9 January 2018, a patient from Guinea with fever, neck pain, body pain and vomiting was admitted to a hospital in Ganta in Nimba County, Liberia. The patient was treated with Ribavirin until her death on 11 January 2018. The patient first experienced symptoms on 29 December 2017. Prior to hospitalization in Liberia, she sought medical care at a health facility in Diécké in N'Zérékore Region, Guinea where she was treated for typhoid and malaria.
Published on February 22, 2018 at 01:37AM
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Published on February 22, 2018 at 01:37AM
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Robert Lawrence: America's First African-American Astronaut
On June 30, 1967, the U.S. Air Force selcted Maj. Robert H. Lawrence, Jr. for the Manned Orbiting Laboratory, Authorized in August 1965, a program which envisioned a series of mini-space stations in low polar Earth orbit. via NASA http://ift.tt/2ELcAfC
Wednesday, 21 February 2018
Orion’s Powerhouse
A technician works on the European Service Module that will propel the Orion spacecraft in space and provide air, water and electricity for future crews. via NASA http://ift.tt/2CBHPId
Tuesday, 20 February 2018
Destination: History
On Feb. 20, 1962, John Glenn made history by becoming the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the place we call home--planet Earth. via NASA http://ift.tt/2GuM4HY
Monday, 19 February 2018
Disease outbreak news from the WHO: Cholera – Mozambique
On 27 October 2017, the Ministry of Health in Mozambique notified WHO of an outbreak of cholera. From 14 August 2017 through 11 February 2018, 1799 cases and one death (case fatality rate = 0.06%) of cholera were reported from the two provinces; Nampula (1580 cases) and Cabo Delgado (219 cases). Underreporting of the number of cases and deaths is likely. This outbreak has been confirmed by Rapid Diagnostic Tests and culture.
Published on February 19, 2018 at 01:44AM
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Published on February 19, 2018 at 01:44AM
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Sunday, 18 February 2018
Saturday, 17 February 2018
Friday, 16 February 2018
Jupiter’s Swirling Cloud Formations
See swirling cloud formations in the northern area of Jupiter's north temperate belt in this new view taken by NASA’s Juno spacecraft. via NASA http://ift.tt/2EvNHVk
Thursday, 15 February 2018
Clyde Foster
In June 1975, Marshall management named Clyde Foster to the position of director of the Equal Opportunity Office where he directed and administered a comprehensive program to assure equal opportunity in the conduct of all operations undertaken by the Center and its contractors. via NASA http://ift.tt/2sxlbRE
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
An Icy Heart
Operation IceBridge, NASA’s longest running survey of the state of polar ice, shattered records in 2017. via NASA http://ift.tt/2CkOvub
Tuesday, 13 February 2018
Preparing for Space
In this image from 2009, NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson is attired in a training version of her shuttle launch and entry suit. via NASA http://ift.tt/2EozL3f
Monday, 12 February 2018
The State of NASA
Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot discusses the fiscal year 2019 budget proposal during a State of NASA address Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. via NASA http://ift.tt/2G73V7z
Sunday, 11 February 2018
Saturday, 10 February 2018
Friday, 9 February 2018
A View of the Winter Olympics From Above
Since the Winter Olympics were first held in 1924, they only have been hosted twice in Asia, both times in Japan. This year the games will find a new home in South Korea, in the northeastern cities of Pyeongchang and Gangneung, visible in this natural-color image acquired on Jan. 26, 2018. via NASA http://ift.tt/2EuqiXl
Thursday, 8 February 2018
Splitting Slope Streaks
This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows streaks forming on slopes when dust cascades downhill. via NASA http://ift.tt/2EcMFBx
Wednesday, 7 February 2018
Columbus: Celebrating 10 Years of Science on Station
The European Space Agency's Columbus module celebrates 10 years of science on the International Space Station. via NASA http://ift.tt/2nJ2424
Tuesday, 6 February 2018
December 2006: Constructing the Space Station
NASA astronaut Robert Curbeam works on the International Space Station's S1 truss during the space shuttle Discovery's STS-116 mission in Dec. 2006. via NASA http://ift.tt/2BHlv4a
Monday, 5 February 2018
A Lunar Tribute to Former NASA Chief Exploration Scientist
Lunar crater is named after former NASA chief exploration scientist. via NASA http://ift.tt/2GN1wAh
Sunday, 4 February 2018
Saturday, 3 February 2018
Friday, 2 February 2018
Observations From -369.7 Degrees Fahrenheit
Taken from inside Chamber A at the Johnson Space Center in September 2017, this image shows the James Webb Space Telescope as it was undergoing cryogenic testing and the temperature was approximately -369.7 degrees Fahrenheit. via NASA http://ift.tt/2BNJqu1
Thursday, 1 February 2018
Helping to Create the Future of Space Travel
Dr. Lonnie Reid had a long and storied career at NASA's Glenn Research Center. His expertise in the internal flow of advance aerospace propulsion system was nationally recognized and he was influential in recruiting and mentoring the next generation of scientists and engineers. via NASA http://ift.tt/2E7noYk
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