A small cohort of educators, scientists and environmental leaders will embark March 3-14 to the southern edge of the world for Mission Patagonia, an immersive outdoor environmental education experience designed to foster deep connection to place, people and planet.
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The U.S. Department of Defense recently released 2025 UAP Workshop: Narrative Data, Infrastructures, and Analysis. The report details key findings from the workshop conducted at AUI headquarters in August of 2025.
OCEAN Kids ‘Nurdle Patrol’ Engages Students and Builds Environmental Knowledge
“OCEAN Kids: Nurdle Patrol” empowers children to fight plastic pollution by enrolling them in a playful, audio-led “Secret Agent” mission.
Army Aviators Drop in for Tour of VLA
As part of a training event, the U.S. Army’s C Company, 3rd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade, First ArmoredDivision, based at Fort Bliss, Texas, made a stop at the Karl Jansky Very Large Array on February 20. Arriving in five UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, they landed and met NRAO staffers for a guided tour of the radio telescope facility. The Army personnel learned about the scientific work and the technology of the VLA, and in turn answered many questions from NRAO personnel about their aircraft and their experiences in serving our nation. The training exercise was the last flight for their company commander, Capt. Chloe Flores, before her retirement from active duty. Following the tour, the aviators provided an impressive show as the five powerful helicopters lifted off and departed the VLA site.
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Mission Patagonia Welcomes Its 2026 Nature Guardians
A small cohort of educators, scientists and environmental leaders will embark March 3-14 to the southern edge of the world for Mission Patagonia, an immersive outdoor environmental education experience designed to foster deep connection to place, people and planet.
AARO Releases Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP)
The U.S. Department of Defense recently released 2025 UAP Workshop: Narrative Data, Infrastructures, and Analysis. The report details key findings from the workshop conducted at AUI headquarters in August of 2025.
OCEAN Kids ‘Nurdle Patrol’ Engages Students and Builds Environmental Knowledge
“OCEAN Kids: Nurdle Patrol” empowers children to fight plastic pollution by enrolling them in a playful, audio-led “Secret Agent” mission.