In a surprising move, Laurie Leshin has announced her resignation as director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, paving the way for David Gallagher to take the helm. Under Leshin's leadership, JPL launched several high-profile missions, including the Mars Perseverance rover. Gallagher, a seasoned expert with over 30 years at JPL, is set to lead the lab into an exciting future amid ongoing space exploration challenges.
Scientists have discovered a new bacterium, Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis, that conducts electricity and offers groundbreaking potential for pollution cleanup and bioelectronics. Found in Oregon, this bacterium could revolutionize various industries.
