The Exoplanets Most Hospitable To Human Life
Earth is the only planet in our Solar System hospitable to human life, but these exoplanets outside our Solar System may also be conducive to human life.
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Foods Astronauts Aren't Allowed To Eat In Space
Simply being in space leaves no room for certain foods on an astronaut's menu. Here are some of the foods astronauts aren't allowed to eat in space.
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What Would Happen If An Asteroid Hit Earth?
Pop culture throws out some fairly fruit-loopy notions when it comes to space. Setting our space pop-fear aside, what's the real scoop on asteroids?
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The Meteoric Rise And Fall Of Death Row Records
The rise of Death Row Records was lightning-fast, but its reign was short. Its story is a reminder that when life imitates art, things can get out of hand.
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The 1833 Meteor Shower Led Many To Both Scientific And Religious Understanding
The 1833 meteor shower was unique in many ways, including how it led some to scientific understanding and others to religious belief.
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The Food Astronauts Really Eat In Space
As NASA's page on space food asks, "How would you feed a crew of six astronauts on an 80-million-mile, three-year mission to Mars?"
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Bleeding In Space Is Even Scarier Than We Thought
If our recent calculations are correct, there's really only one thing an aspiring space cadet is almost guaranteed to see: blood. Here's why.
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Why The Green Pea Galaxies Are Important In The History Of Our Universe
Most people probably haven't heard of Green Pea galaxies, tiny galaxies scattered throughout the universe, but they're more important than you might think.
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False Facts About Other Planets You Always Thought Were True
There are many facts about our neighboring planets you think you're right about, and we're here to tell you that you're absolutely wrong about many of them.
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What We Can Learn About Our Sun From The Butterfly Nebula
Most people probably don't know much about the Butterfly Nebula, but it actually tells us a great deal about the Sun. Here's what we can learn from this nebula.
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The Mythical Nursing Mother Story That Named The Milky Way
Before there was scientific knowledge, the ancients used myth to understand the world. Here is the mythical nursing mother story that named the Milky Way.
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Huge Moments In The '90s We've All Forgotten About
There are some stories that define the 1990s, but there are also some huge events that many of us have forgotten about today. Here's a refresher course.
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Astronauts Are Mutating. Here's Why
Astronauts face many challenges on the road to space, but once they make it, their bodies are not the same, in fact, they are mutating. Here's why.
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The Green Comet: A Once-In-50,000-Years Astronomical Phenomenon
Another comet is headed toward our celestial neighborhood, and it's likely to be a doozy — and it should look green.
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Whatever Happened To The Original Cast Of Lost In Space?
Just as the legacy of "Lost in Space" lasted beyond the show's three-year run, so too did the careers of many of the original cast and crew. Here's a rundown.
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Scientists Discovered A Strange 'Mini Moon' Asteroid Orbiting Earth
Has Earth ever had more than one moon? Well, it depends how you define it, but Earth definitely has had other orbiting objects over the years.
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A Small Meteorite Points To An Alternate Theory Of The Formation Of The Universe
This grapefruit-sized visitor from the distant and enigmatic Oort Cloud was like nothing that is known to have originated from there before.
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Why Edwin Hubble's Contributions To Space Was Not Recognized By The Nobel Prize Committee
A great mind in the field of astrology and the namesake of a telescope, Edwin Hubble did not receive the prize he deserved from the Nobel Committee. Here's why.
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The Biggest Asteroid Impacts In Earth's History
Plenty of asteroids have struck Earth for over billions of years, sometimes with disastrous effects. Here are the biggest asteroid impacts in Earth's history.
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The Stunning Discovery Made Inside A Meteorite In Somalia
In 2022, scientists from the University of Alberta announced that they had discovered something in a meteorite sample that had never been seen before.
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The Medical Reason Male Astronauts Can Stay In Space Longer Than Females
Increasingly, society strives to level the playing professional playing field for women in a variety of fields. NASA still has some gender-based standards.
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A Meteorite That Landed In England Might Answer One Of Earth's Greatest Questions
When Earth was young, it was scorching hot. So what first brought water to Earth? Scientists believe they've found a clue that literally fell out of the sky.
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Detonating A Nuclear Weapon In Space Is A Terrible Idea. Here's Why
The science behind nuclear weapons is terrifying and fascinating. Here's a look at what happens when a nuke is detonated in space.
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Lunar Volcanoes Are Far More Active Than Expected
Thanks to NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and China's Chang'e-5 rover, we know for certain that our assumptions about lunar volcanism have been wrong.
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Valentina Tereshkova, The First Woman In Space, Wanted Vladimir Putin In Power Until 2036
Valentina Tereshkova, a Russian woman who was the first woman in space, is controversially a Putin supporter who wants him to remain in power until 2036.
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The Mysterious Death Of British Astronomer Thomas Marsh
After weeks of looking, Thomas Marsh's body was finally recovered 56 days after his initial disappearance, but little is known about what happened.
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How Much Of The Space Shuttle Challenger Is Still Lost In The Ocean?
More than 36 years after the Challenger disaster, an artifact of the shuttle has been newly discovered on the ocean floor.
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