The Latest Breaking News from George Mason University

To calibrate telescopes on Earth, NASA's launching an 'artificial star' to orbit

In 2029, the Landolt satellite launched into Earth's orbit will serve to calibrate telescopes on Earth.

Space · Jun 14, 2024

NASA will put a 'new star' in the sky by the end of the decade in 1st-of-its-kind mission

The newly announced Landolt NASA Space Mission will launch a bread box-size "artificial star" satellite that will mimic stars by shining lasers directly at ground-based telescopes. This will enable astronomers to fine-tune instruments and potentially revolutionize how we study the universe.

LiveScience · Jun 14, 2024

Far-right fossil fuel company allies pressure US supreme court to shield firms in unprecedented campaign

Groups linked to billionaire Leonard Leo, who seems to have ties to Chevron, are pressing the court to intervene in lawsuits that could cost billions

The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2024

Wearable Ultrasound Monitor Revolutionizes Muscle Injury Recovery

A breakthrough device provides real-time insights into muscle function during rehabilitation, enhancing recovery process.

Zenger · Dec 7, 2023

Weather experts in Midwest say climate change reporting brings burnout and threats

Talking about climate change can be a tough job, especially in places where audiences may be less likely to accept the science. Strong resistance has pushed some meteorologists out of the field.

WEKU · Nov 29, 2023

On the Pro-Genocide Rally at George Mason University

Why didn't university president Gregory Washington speak up?

Reason · Oct 31, 2023

Public Discourse Project: Bringing Civil Discourse to Law Schools

Prof. JoAnn Koob at George Mason University [Antonin Scalia] School of Law told me about this project, which sounds very interesting, so I thought I'd pass it along. Here's the blurb from her: Bringing Civil Discourse to Law Schools As the country becomes increasingly divided, civil and thoughtful discussion about…

Reason · Oct 20, 2023

Anti-Masking Laws and Selective Law Enforcement at George Mason University

Police at my university decline to enforce the law.

Reason · Oct 20, 2023

Would Anarcho-Capitalism Be a Disaster?

Yaron Brook and Bryan Caplan debate the merits of anarcho-capitalism.

Reason · Sep 22, 2023

Would Anarcho-Capitalism Be a Disaster? A Soho Forum Debate

Yaron Brook and Bryan Caplan debate the merits of anarcho-capitalism.

Reason · Sep 18, 2023