2012: No Killer Solar Flare
We could be in for a huge firework display in 2012. The Sun will be approaching the peak of its…
Podcast: Missions to Mars, Part 2
I know last week was a bit of a dry history lesson, but we wanted to give you some understanding…
Carnival of Space #59
Another new host for the Carnival of Space. This week we're over at Green Gabbro, the blog of Maria Brumm.…
Saturn’s “Dualing” Aurorae
Since it was first photographed by the Hubble telescope several years ago, the mystery of Saturn's aurorae has continued to…
Are the Laws of Nature the Same Everywhere in the Universe?
Although we haven't figured out everything in the universe by a long shot, we're getting a pretty good a handle…
Phoenix Press Conference Update: Proof of Water Ice
Phoenix's scientific team team held a press conference today to officially make their big announcement, which was fairly evident from…
New Satellite Will Monitor Rising Oceans
A Delta 2 rocket blasted off early this morning at 3:46 a.m. EDT bringing the Ocean Surface Topography Mission-Jason 2…
Phoenix: “It Must Be Ice”
Phoenix scientists have been keeping an eye on the white material uncovered in a trench dug by the lander's scoop.…
Disney-Pixar and NASA Join Forces to Explore Space with WALL-E (Video)
Disney-Pixar and NASA have embarked on a project to promote science and technology amongst school children. Walt Disney Studios Motion…
When Cloud Seeding Goes Wrong: Cement Chunk Falls From the Sky
The Russian Air Force, during a mission to clear the skies of potentially rain-filled clouds, dropped a mixture of silver…