Corinne Purtill

science and medicine reporter for the Los Angeles Times

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NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory plans to lay off 500 employees and dozens of contractors. How will that affect space exploration?

Will NASA JPL layoffs set back Mars mission?

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory plans to lay off 500 employees and dozens of contractors. How will that affect space exploration?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A century ago this week, the Mt. Wilson Observatory hosted one of science’s greatest discoveries. Today, volunteers fight to keep it afloat.

Will Mt. Wilson Observatory become another of LA’s fading stars?

A century ago this week, the Mt. Wilson Observatory hosted one of science’s greatest discoveries. Today, volunteers fight to keep it afloat.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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