Apollo 11 Astronauts Had A Unique Way Of Securing Life Insurance
Very few insurance companies would offer a life insurance policy to an astronaut, if they would offer one at all. Here's how astronauts secured life insurance.
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These 3 Companies Make Up The Modern-Day Space Race Rivalry
The space race has changed in mission and in scope over the last 60 years. Today, these three companies make up the modern-day space race rivalry.
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What Happens If You Vomit In Space?
Space is a strange place and not the most hospitable to humans. Even trained astronauts suffer from motion sickness and here's what they do when they vomit.
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What Would Happen If You Tried To Blow Bubbles In Space?
Space is a fascinating place with many strange phenomena that baffle scientists. Blowing bubbles in space may sound fun but the reality is very different.
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Here's What We've Learned About The Milky Way's 'Galactic Bones'
Through new innovations in astronomical observation, scientists have discovered something about the Milky Way which could be a game-changer. So what is it?
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What Is The Difference Between A Comet And A Meteor?
Space is a vast unexplored seemingly endless expanse. In it there are a multitude of flying bodies and here's how you tell the difference between them.
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Here's What Would Happen If The Moon Crashed On Earth
With the moon actually having such a big impact on life on Earth, what would happen if it got closer? Or what if it fell and crashed into our planet?
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Scientists Have Found About 300 Million Planets That Can Support Life
While there don't seem to be many planets in our Solar System that can support life, scientists believe that there are 300 million planets out there that can.
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A Meteor Exploded Over The Bering Sea With The Force Of 10 Atomic Bombs
Shooting stars are not uncommon to see over Earth. But, when one explodes over our planet it can cause a mighty boom, such as one did over the Bering Sea.
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Here's What Would Happen If You Fell Into Space
Without gravity and in a vacuum, our bodies don't work the same. Here's what would happen if you fell into space.
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The Most Extreme Exoplanets Lethal To Human Life
We are lucky to have the Earth because the most extreme exoplanets are more extreme than you likely thought possible and are definitely lethal to human life.
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How Large An Asteroid Must Be To Destroy The Earth
We often hear about asteroids heading toward Earth, but could one actually destroy it? Here's how large an asteroid would have to be to destroy Earth.
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A History Of The Search For Water On Other Planets
Life on Earth is dependent on water, so scientists look for water on other planets for possible life elsewhere. Here is the history of that search.
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What Was The Russian Meteor And Where Did It Come From?
On the morning of February 15, 2013, a small asteroid exploded over Russia in a blast that had approximately 500 kilotons of energy. Where did it come from?
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Can An Astronaut Vote From Space?
Astronauts might not be present on earth for elections, but that doesn't mean they can't vote. There's actually a whole system in place allowing them to vote.
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Who Invented Astronaut Ice Cream?
Like all foods designed for consumption in Outer Space, astronaut ice cream is a bit of an anomaly to most peoiple. Here's who invented astronaut ice cream.
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What Are Earthquakes Called On Other Planets?
Everyone is familiar with earthquakes, whether you've experienced one in person or not, but what are earthquakes called on other planets like Mars and Venus?
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The Sad Tale Of The Bat Who Went To Space
While human astronauts tend to get all the attention, lots of animals have been sent into space, too. Here's the sad tale of the bat who went to space.
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What Happens After The International Space Station Is Retired?
The first pieces of the International Space Station, or ISS, were first launched into space in 1998. What happens after it's retired over the next decade?
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Does Food Go Bad In Space?
Astronauts are amazing, with years of training and study before they launch. But even astronauts have to eat. Do they have to check sell-by dates in orbit?
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Here's What Would Happen If Someone Jumped Off The International Space Station
Living in the expanse of space, like on the International Space Station, means unique experiences every moment. It also means that it's a long, long way down.
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The Revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope Explained
Launched on Christmas Day 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope is the single most advanced marvel of engineering ever produced by human hands.
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Why Some Scientists Predict Comets Might End The World
Earth's lifetime is not infinite, as the Blue Marble will eventually be swallowed up by the Sun millions of years into the future. If we make it that long.
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The Theoretical Suns With Black Holes Inside
The origins of the universe inspire numerous theories -- some mythological, some scientific. From the latter we have the idea of suns that contain black holes.
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What An Asteroid Strike Would Really Do To Earth
The chances of an asteroid hitting Earth are very, very small. But if it did happen again, here's what an asteroid strike would really do to Earth.
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What Is A Lunar Eclipse?
What even is a lunar eclipse? Is it the same thing as a blood moon? Is it just a solar eclipse at night?
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The Surprising Reason People Could Age Slower In Space
While their delivery is often used to determine which is "older," identical twins age at exactly the same rate on account of coming from the same egg.
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