A Mega-Merger of Massive Galaxies Caught in the Act
Even though the spacecraft has exhausted its supply of liquid helium coolant necessary to observe the infrared energy of the…
Finally, a Sci-Fi Movie Heavy on the Science: “Europa Report”
The producers of a new movie called “Europa Report” have released a new trailer about their film, which features a…
Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Turbulence, Solar Flares and Magnetism
What's more fun than something that misbehaves? When it comes to solar dynamics, we know a lot, but there are…
Cassini Flyby Will Look for Waves on Titan’s Seas
Are there waves on Titan’s lakes and seas? Cassini scientists say that the best chance of answering this question is…
Bright Planetary Conjunctions Liven Up This Week’s Evening Sky
Planning a barbecue this weekend? You may want to top it off with a look at three bright planets shuttling…
NASA Looks at 3-D Food Printer for Star Trek-like Replicator
The International Space Station may soon have its very own Star Trek food replicator. Earlier this week, NASA awarded a…
Dream Chaser Readies, Gets Set For Flight Testing
It was surely one of those moments where NASA could hardly wait to tear off the shrink wrap. Sierra Nevada Corp.'s…
Revolutionary New Space-Diving Suit Will Rival Anything You’ve Ever Seen In The Movies
Editor's note: This guest post was written by Ron Atkins, a life-long supporter of human space exploration and an ardent…
Tributes Mount As Sally Ride’s 30th Anniversary In Space Approaches
Sally Ride was only 32 years old when she flew into space for the first time 30 years ago, in…
What Do Comet PANSTARRS And Pinocchio Have In Common?
While comets can't tell lies, they do sometimes grow long noses. As the weeks click by and our perspective on…