
Saturn changed colors, and Hubble was watching
Aside from Earth, Saturn is probably the most instantly recognizable of the planets in our solar system. It’s the only planet with bold, easily visible …
Aside from Earth, Saturn is probably the most instantly recognizable of the planets in our solar system. It’s the only planet with bold, easily visible …
NASA likes to launch things into space. SpaceX has many satellites orbiting Earth. You’d think that, since the two entities are so closely tied together …
Bird songs are awesome. You probably don’t pay them much mind, but the songs of birds are known to be soothing to humans, regardless of …
When a bizarre, speedy object cruised through our solar system back in 2017 it seemed that everyone in the astronomy world took notice. It was …
NASA has had a consistent robotic presence on Mars for several decades now, and with each new generation of rovers, new discoveries become possible. The …
Over the past year and a half or so, there have probably been many moments when you’ve wanted to get away from it all. With …
Based on what we know about the history of Earth, life is thought to have taken root here somewhere around 4 billion years ago, give …
Of all the birds on this planet, hummingbirds are one of the most unique and, dare I say, charming. Even if you live in an …
What have you been working on for the past 12 years? Whatever it was, I bet it’s not as awesome as this ridiculously awesome Milky …
Humans are filthy. No, I don’t mean we bring garbage with us wherever we go, though we tend to do that as well, we’re really …
When you look at Mars today you see a mostly dry, dusty orb with a thin atmosphere, lots of wind, and a mysterious history. That …
SpaceX made a name for itself by producing the first reusable and sustainable rocket platform. That platform, the Falcon 9, took some serious time to …
The International Space Station is a high-tech machine with lots of very expensive, very sensitive instruments both inside and out. With so much money invested …
The last time humans were on the surface of the Moon was decades ago, so it might seem foolish for space agencies like NASA, Roscosmos, …
The International Space Station is a massive laboratory that has produced some incredible scientific discoveries over the past couple of decades. It’s been manned on …
Tea is one of the world’s oldest and more popular drinks. Some consume it for the taste or the social experience, while others drink it …
The Hubble Space Telescope is old. It’s rapidly approaching its 31st anniversary of being launched on its mission to study the cosmos, and while 31 …
Late last year, UK health and government officials announced the emergence of a new coronavirus mutation that became dominant in the country. Rather than easing …
Here’s one of many indications that the coronavirus vaccines are working — and that they’ll continue to have a strong, positive effect on the US …
Here on the surface of Earth our options to alter gravity are limited. Well, not even “limited,” really, they’re pretty much nonexistent. In space, things …
By Monday, March 15, 100 million Covid-19 vaccine doses will have been administered in the United States. When he took office on January 20th, President …
When the strange, cigar-shaped object known as Oumuamua zipped through our solar system in 2017 it was a momentous occasion for astronomers around the globe. …
Nearly 99 million coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered in the US, covering more than 19.2% of the population. Since mid-December, more than 64 million …
Just as the COVID-19 vaccination campaigns started in Europe and North America in late December, reports began detailing the scary new coronavirus mutations that had …
If you’re planning to get vaccinated soon, health experts suggest that you take it easy the night before so that you’re well-rested and your immune …
NASA’s Commercial Crew Program didn’t work out exactly as the space agency had planned, but it has produced at least one suitable spacecraft for taking …
As humans living on Earth, most days we’re able to go about our lives without worrying about what might be lurking elsewhere in our solars …
All of the still-living former US presidents, minus President Trump, have filmed a public service message in which they praise the coronavirus vaccine, urge all …
One of the only reasons we’re all able to live our lives on this planet is that Earth was blessed with a robust atmosphere. That’s …
Health officials involved in coronavirus vaccine clinical trials said that the drugs weren’t designed to stop the spread of COVID-19. The goal was to prevent …