The Secret to a Ski Trip on a Budget? Try Europe.
We do the math on a winter vacation in the Alps or Dolomites, where lift tickets and lodging are often a fraction of what you’d pay at a U.S. resort.
Hidden ‘Junk’ Fees Must Be Disclosed, F.T.C. Rule Says
Hotels, short-term rentals and event ticket-sellers must advertise the full price of their offerings under the rule, which is supposed to go into effect in the coming year. Here’s what to know.
The 500px Global Photography Awards 2024: Submit your best work
The 500px Global Photography Awards are back, and we’re inviting photographers from around the world to submit their best photos taken or uploaded to 500px in 2024. Open to both Hobbyists and Professionals, these awards celebrate outstanding photography across six diverse categories. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting in photography, this is your […]
November’s Licensing Rush winners are here!
This past November, Licensing Rush continued to grow, with more than 25,000 photos submitted from participating photographers around the world. All month long they competed to have the most new and exclusive photos accepted to Licensing, earning bonus points for each photo with an attached model release. The results have been counted and it’s time […]
Techniques for capturing wildlife in winter
Winter offers photographers unique opportunities to capture wildlife in a setting that emphasizes the stark beauty and resilience of nature. Snow-covered landscapes, frosty mornings, and the quiet calm of winter months provide a stunning backdrop for animals in their natural habitat. Here’s how to approach winter wildlife photography with a professional touch, focusing on advanced […]
NASA Glenn’s Office of Communications Earns Top Honors
Members of NASA Glenn Research Center’s Office of Communications gather for a photo after the Public Relations Society of America’s Cleveland Rocks Awards ceremony. Credit: Tim Phillis NASA Glenn Research Center’s Office of Communications earned top honors — including Best in Show — during the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)’s Cleveland Rocks Awards on […]
Program Manager at NASA Glenn Earns AIAA Sustained Service Award
1 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Christopher Pestak Credit: NASA Christopher Pestak, program manager of the Glenn Engineering and Research Support (GEARS) contract at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, has received the 2025 Sustained Service Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). This award recognizes AIAA members […]
NASA Names Carlos Garcia-Galan as Gateway Program Deputy Manager
Official portrait of Carlos Garcia-Galan, deputy manager for the Gateway Program. NASA/Bridget Caswell NASA has selected Carlos Garcia-Galan as deputy manager for the Gateway Program. Garcia-Galan previously served as manager of the Orion Program’s European Service Module Integration Office at Glenn Research Center. “I am tremendously excited to take on this new role and help […]
Contact Dynamics Predictions Utilizing theNESC Parameterless Contact Model
Download PDF: Contact Dynamics Predictions Utilizing theNESC Parameterless Contact Model Modeling the capture of the Mars Sample Return (MSR) Orbiting Sample (OS) involves understanding complex dynamic behavior, which includes the OS making contact against the interior of the capture enclosure. The MSR Program required numerical verification of the contact dynamics’ predictions produced using their commercial […]
Statistical Analysis Using Random Forest Algorithm Provides Key Insights into Parachute Energy Modulator System
Download PDF: Statistical Analysis Using Random Forest Algorithm Provides Key Insights into Parachute Energy Modulator System Energy modulators (EM), also known as energy absorbers, are safety-critical components that are used to control shocks and impulses in a load path. EMs are textile devices typically manufactured out of nylon, Kevlar® and other materials, and control loads […]