NewsFusion for March 2026
Science...
- NASA shares plans for Moon and Mars | CNN
- Turns out, cloning has limitations | Nature
- String Theory may still be the best answer for explaining the universe | Quanta Magazine
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Cocktail Astronomy | NASA's Exoplanet Catalogue
Here at Future-ish, we love astronomy and we love cocktails. So to prep our fans (and ourselves) for those stellar weekend cocktail conversations, we are pleased to offer a Cocktail Astronomy post on Fridays.
This is definitely going to impress your friends. Did you know NASA has confirmed the existance of over 5,000 exoplanets? They have! One only needs to visit the NASA Expolanets website to learn more about the unique attributes of some of these fascinating new worlds. If you really want to geek out on the details, you can also visit the ever-expanding NASA Exoplanet Archive.
Cocktail Pairing: with so many new worlds to consider, we're taking a different approach on this one. We think this parade of planets deserves a flight of some sort. Whether it's great whiskeys, wines, beers, tequilas, or a row of sample-size boozy shakes, we believe there's knowledge in numbers so a flight is the way to go. Enjoy!
Cocktail Astronomy | First Martian Sunset
When traveling to a favorite location, or perhaps a new destination, there is often that 'first sunset' photo that one takes on the first evening of arrival.
Well, NASA's Ingenuity holicopter took that exact 'first sunset' photo on Mars in February 2023. Ingenuity has shared many amazing picture and moments with us humans here on earth. We look forward to many more to come. Here's to you Ingenuity...cheers!Cocktail Pairing: this one is easy...we're going with the rum-based Martian Sunset (although the tequila-based Martian Sunrise sounds good too. Enjoy!
American Astronauts Can Vote from Space
American astronauts are once again all set to vote from space. For the 2020 election, Kate Rubins filmed a short video on her preparations to vote from her mission. Even though mission plans may change and allow the astronauts to vote on Earth, it's great to know that American astronauts have the option to exercise their right to vote. And that means Americans that are on Earth have no excuse...it's time to get out and vote, Vote, VOTE!
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NewsFusion for October 2020
Science...
- NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft Successfully Touches Asteroid | NASA
- New England Journal of Medicine published historic editorial on COVID-19 | New England Journal of Medicine
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NewsFusion for March 2020
Science...
- Remembering Katherine Johnson | New York Times
- NASA is taking applications for new astronauts | Space.com
- On the importance of preparing for Covid-19 coronavirus and future pandemics | Bloomberg
Design...
- The many ways traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) can address climate change | Architectural Digest
- Graphic Design can save lives, exploring the history of pandemic PSAs | The Drum
- Designing a smart city that is based on empowerment, equity, and connection | Fast Company
Culture...
- Seattle's Asian Art Museum curators re-imagine organization of collection to highlight boundless stories - and spirit- of asian art | Wall Street Journal
- University of Cambridge returns iwi kupuna to Hawaii with apology | Hawaii News Now
- St. Patrick's Festival in Dublin explores Irish culture, heritage, and traditions | Irish Times
Sceleb | Kasha Patel
Kasha Patel is an American science journalist and comedian. Patel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Wake Forest University in 2012 and a Master of Science degree in science journalism Boston University in 2013.
Patel currently works as a digital storyteller for the NASA Earth Observatory. She has published papers in scientific journals and has been featured in The Washington Post, BBC World News, and the Travel Channel. In 2016, Patel hosted the mini-series "Earth Expeditions" on NASA TV that profiled research on the world's pressing environmental issues.
Patel started doing standup comedy in Boston but moved to Washington, DC in 2013 and continued doing standup across the country. In her own words, Patel "fills the unknown demand of Indian female comics from West Virginia" and focuses her jokes on her life as an Indian-American and science. She has opened for comedians such as Natasha Leggero, Jen Kirkman, Christian Finnegan, Mitch Fatel, and Vir Das. Patel has produced one of the only regularly-recurring science comedy shows in the United States, DC Science Comedy, since 2014.
In 2018, Patel both presented at the AAAS conference as a science journalist and performed as a comedian. That same year, Patel was named one of the "Best Undiscovered Comedians in America" by Thrillist.
Patel was named the Future-ish 2020 Queen of the Smart Set.
Social Media
>> Facebook | DC Science Comedy
>> Instagram: @kashablanca
>> Twitter: @kashapatel | DC Science Comedy
Additional Reading
- Ahmed, I. 2019. Stand-up scientists use comedy to reach beyond the ivory tower. Phys.org
- Floyd, T. 2019. Comedian Kasha Patel studies the science of laughter on her D.C. Dream Day. The Washington Post
- Wikipedia
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NewsFusion for January 2020
Science...
- RobotWatch: scientists create 'xenobots', first living robots | UVM Today
- Dr. Jonny Kim, Navy SEAL and Harvard Physician, soon to become first Korean-American NASA Astronaut | Fox News
- Researchers call for 'Human Screenome Project' with phone screens to better understand how we use digital data | Nature
Design...
- Design of Dissent exhibit at Museum of Design Altanta (MODA) explores the art of protest | WABE
- Scientists, designers, and activists join forces to the impacts of fashion | Forbes
- Hyundai and Uber collaborating in design of flying car | Dezeen
Culture...
Sceleb | Shayla Rivera
Image credit: HBO Latino
Shayla Rivera is a Puerto Rican American aerospace engineer, comedian, and STEM advocate. Rivera also wears many other hats including keynote speaker, Professor of Practice at Texas A&M, and producer. Often described as a renaissance woman, she uses humor to share her own story, as well as to inspire others.
Rivera was born and grew up in Puerto Rico. Her interest in science and engineering started at an early age, along with a keen interest in human behavior. Rivera earned a BS in Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M where she also took additional courses in psychology. After graduation, Rivera worked for McDonnell Douglas Space Systems as a rocket scientist, literally, in programs including the NASA Space Shuttle and International Space Station. She left NASA after five years to pursue her interest in psychology that eventually led her to corporate training, executive seminars, and motivational speaking. It was in this role that she also discovered her talent for comedy.
She worked with Debbie Allen to create the hit one woman show “Rocket Science and Salsa,” and was honored with a "Best Lead Actress" nomination by the NAACP Theater Awards. For the same production, Allen also received a nomination for "Best Choreography". She went on to participated in many other comedy events, shows, and series and was honored by Latin 2015 as the Finniest Latina Comedian.
Rivera received the Award for Excellence in Public Speaking by the Latino Speakers Bureau in 2010, LA's “Mario Moreno Cantinflas Award” in 2014, and the President’s Volunteer Service Award from the President’s Council on Service Participation in 2017.
Rivera was named the Future-ish 2019 Queen of the Smart Set.
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NewsFusion for December 2018
Science...
- NASA appoints Holly Ridings as new Chief Flight Director, the first female to serve in that role | NASA
- Dr. Donna May Kimmaliardjuk becomes Canada's first Inuk heard surgeon | Global News Canada
- China launches mission to land on far side of moon | Space.com
Design...
- Sanjay Puri's innovative student hostel project, "The Street", honored at World Architecture Fest | Economic Times
- Vogue Magazine chooses their most inspiring objects from Design Miami | Vogue
- Industrial design community mourns passing of Charles "Chuck" Harrison | Black Enterprises
Culture...
- Indigenous fashion icon: Yalitza Aparicio on cover of Vogue Mexico | Remezcla
- Sahle-Work Zewde becomes Ethiopia's first female President | Al Jazeera
- Jason Momoa's haka at Aquaman premiere goes viral | Māori Television
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NewsFusion for December 2018
Science...
- Voyager 2 makes it to interstellar space | JPL/NASA
- Earth's deep biosphere is 'underground Galapagos" | NBC News
- Mars lander, InSight, shares it's first selfie | Science Magazine
Design...
- The best 2018 books for kids about design and city planning | Curbed
- Trend in Japan suggests backpacks of the future may be...frontpacks | The Japan Times
- Dezeen shares their top 10 design trends for 2018 | Dezeen
Culture...
- Hawaiian schools to receive Hawaiian language version of Disney's Moana | Honolulu Star Advertiser
- Stunning photos of indigenous communities around the world that still thrive today | The Telegraph
- First transgender contestant participates in Miss Universe pageant | NY Post
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NewsFusion for October 2018
Science...
- Hawking's Final Science Study Released | BBC News
- Every NASA Mission Should Be Looking for Alien Life, Scientists Say | Live Science
- An Elusive Molecule That Sparks Multiple Sclerosis May Have Been Found | Science Magazine
Design...
- Interior Design, Front and Center | New York Times
- Design Will Kill Marketing, Says Ikea's Former Design Chief | Fast Company
- International Design Course to be Launched in Budapest | Budapest Business Journal
Culture...
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NewsFusion for July 2018
Science...
- Why humans, and Big Macs, depend on bees | Science News
- NASA’S Kepler Spacecraft Pauses Science Observations...to Download Science Data | Astrobiology Magazine
- The Science (and the Scientists) Behind ‘Ant-Man’ | NY Times
- How Apple is leaning on design & privacy to succeed in the health industry | 9 to 5 Mac
- Design is like a drug | Fast Company
- The Misunderstanding That Led Ruy Ohtake To Improve Brazil’s Second Largest Favela | Arch Daily
Culture...
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NewsFusion for December 2017
Science...
- Yes, Virginia, astronauts do celebrate Christmas on the International Space Station (ISS) | Space.com
- Scientists stumble upon new energy transmission quantum material | Newsweek
- Success! Gharials reintroduced to Beas River in Punjab | Times of India
Design...
- The physics behind the worlds funnest waterslides | The Sydney Morning Herald
- Fashion show in Congo strikes a pose against regional insecurity | Denver Post
- The future of floating architecture according to Dutch designers | Wallpaper
Culture...
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NewsFusion for August 2017
Science...
- Curiosity rover just keeps going and going on Mars | Space.com
- The parallax effect, simple physics is what gives AR its look, feel, and functionality | Wired
- Science Outside the Lab (SOtL) program introduces students to science policy-making in DC | ASU
Design...
- Coach and NASA team up for fab far out accessories in summer 2017 | Coach
- Architects on the future of pavillions in San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design exhibit through January 2018 | Forbes
- The role of graphic design in saving lives | The Art Newspaper
Culture...
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NewsFusion for June 2017
Science...
- Michael Bloomberg pledges money to keep America in Paris agreement | CNN Money
- NASA's new Parker Solar Probe to study sun up close and personal | Forbes
- The physics of Roberto Carlos' 1997 impossible free kick | ESPN
Design...
- Nutella used algorithm to create individually unique packaging for products in Italy | The Verge
- Projection design is evolving the live theater experience | Playbill
- Fashion industry responds to America's departure from Paris agreement | The Business of Fashion
Culture...
- Traditional Hawaiian name discovered for endangered Hawaiian creeper: ‘alawi | Hawaii Tribune Herald
- Twitter creates emoji flag for Aboriginal Australians | New York Times
- Blackfoot language in DC Comics/Warner Brothers Wonder Woman an inspiration | Indian Country Today
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NewsFusion for December 2016
Science...
- Jumping robot inspired by small primate may help in rescue efforts | Washington Post
- Breakthrough Foundation hands out over $25 million in prizes to 1000+ physicists, life scientists and mathematicians | New York Times
- Germany's Wendelstein 7-X reactor, or stellerator is one step closer to making limitless power from nuclear fusion a reality | Popular Mechanics
Design...
- RISD design students help NASA with Mars space suit | USA Today
- Sailor Brinkley Cook, Christie Brinkley's daughter, applaud's models and offers reality check for young girls after Victoria's Secret fashion show | Harper's Bazaar
- Ghana is becoming the one to watch in global architecture, combining modern aesthetics with ancient traditions | CNN
Culture...
- Tribes celebrate victory against DAPL | Seattle Times
- Along with being good sportsmen, Maori All Blacks bring culture, honor, respect to their game | ESPN
- Festival Tokyo, Japan's finest performing arts festival, runs through December 11, 2016
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NewsFusion for November 2016
Science...
- Hey USA, its time to vote, Vote, VOTE! Even astronauts vote...from Earth (by planning ahead) and from space! | Mashable
- NASA needs your ideas for studying the surface of the moon | Verge
- New Ross Sea marine reserve in Antarctic a huge science diplomacy success | Latin Post
Design...
- New world map wins Japanese design award | Mental Floss
- Game changing innovations at Dubai Design Week | Observer
- Vogue's Marjon Carlos reports from Lagos Fashion & Design Week | Vogue
Culture...
- Sioux Chef creates modern delicacies from ancient recipes with health and cultural benefits | The Atlantic
- Toronto Maple Leafs join other NHL clubs in honoring Canadian First Nations in response to Truth and Reconciliation Commission report | Sportsnet
- Hawaiian leaders looking to pre-contact practices for planning sustainable futures | Honolulu Civil Beat
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NewsFusion for July 2016
Science...
- NASA quizes Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto on their space knowledge | NASA
- US Soldier in Germany gearing up to ride in AFCEA "Cycle for STEM" | US DoD
- Astronauts training under the sea for life in outer space | Washington Post
Design...
- Jessica Hische, Anisha Jain, Tiffani Jones Brown discuss how to find your design superpower | FastCompany Co.Design
- Miami's design review board approves Moishe Mana’s Miami WorldCenter tower design that includes micro-living apartments...and no parking | Miami Herald
- Female superheros for the win: Comic-Con’s Empowering Fashion | The Observer
Culture...
- Bavaria celebrates another Bayerische Löwe in annual folk dancing competition | Merkur.de
- Hong Kong architecture summit to explore traditional materials in design | South China Morning Post
- Starting the DNC in a good way, Native American council kicks off the convention | Indian Country Today
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NewsFusion for May 2016
Science...
- Better than a red carpet step and repeat, the 2016 Mercury transit has the media's full attention | Space.com
- NASA releases rocket technology into public domain, big boost for private space travel | The Independent
- Starfish babies make comeback along US Pacific north coast | The Press Democrat
Design...
- The next black in Paris? Sharing. Fashion and the sharing economy | Business of Fashion
- Architects Hawaii wins global award for design of new Walgreens store
- Siri's sibling, Viv, to become next generation of smart phone AI
Culture...
- Muslim American young women in a modern world | Teen Vogue
- Native American photographers respond to Edward Curtis photos in new exhibit at Portland Art Museum | The Guardian
- Wisdoms of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism being used to guide Happy Enterprise Partnership movement in China | Huffington Post
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