Mars Science Laboratory – interactive

The most sophisticated space probe ever built, the Mars Science Laboratory, is on its way to discover whether conditions on the red planet are suitable for life – or have been in the past. The Curiosity rover will deploy an extraordinary array of scientific instruments and cameras.

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Mapping Mars: Where Have All the Landers Gone?

The first man-made object to land on Mars arrived 40 years ago this month, and NASA’s Curiosity rover should soon depart for the Red Planet. Here is a look at where humankind’s many Mars landers have touched down, and where the planet betrays a history of all-important liquid water. Find out more in Exploring the Red Planet.

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STEM – Our Future Demands

The U.S. will have more than 1.2 million job openings in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-related occupations by 2018. These include scientists, doctors, software developers and engineers.

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Name That Scientist!

In a recent survey asking Americans to name a scientist, 47 percent responded with “Einstein,” who has been dead since 1955.

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Coming home a different person – Interactive graphic

See how the brain handles emotions, memories and movement, and how they can be affected by injury.

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