"Why Mars?" in the June issue of IEEE Spectrum

Check out the June issue of IEEE Spectrum - it includes articles and podcasts about plans for return to the Moon and Mars, and talks about the why and how of both efforts, with a focus on Mars. NASA users can also check out other sections and past issues of this publication two ways: either at the IEEE Spectrum website, or through IEEE Xplore via the "Quick Links" on the Glenn Science & Engineering Library (GSEL) website. NASA users will have full text access to previous articles and access to podcasts covering aerospace, fossil fuels, robotic exploration, astrophysics, telecommunication, biomedical information, and more! NASA users, contact GSEL at 3-5761 or 3-5778 for more information.

Track trends in research with ScienceWatch.com

ScienceWatch.com, from Thomson Scientific, offers news and trend analysis about current and emerging research in science and technology fields including chemistry, physics, and medicine. Track existing, fast-moving, or emerging research areas, new papers, and more, all identified using Thomson Scientific's citation statistics. You can also see interviews and subscribe to podcasts related to emerging trends and field experts, all at no charge from your desktop. Thomson Scientific is the provider of free content resources such as ScienceWatch, Expert Essays, and Highly Cited.com, as well as subscription-based resources such as Dialog, ISI Web of Knowledge, and Web of Science.

NASA Podcasts

NASA Podcasts are audio stories that users can subscribe to via a podcasting program such as iTunes. The podcast software will automatically receive updates when they are available. NASA has more than 30 audio and video podcasts available. + Visit the NASA room on iTunes (iTunes required)

Subscribe to the combined NASA audio casts here:

NASACast Audio: This Week @NASA + Listen Now Space Shuttle and Space Station + Listen Now Solar System + Listen Now The Universe + Listen Now Life on Earth + Listen Now