Imminent Discovery of Life On Mars?
Do you think there is life on Mars? Do you think Phoenix will find evidence of it? Now there's a…
Phobos Might Only Have 10 Million Years to Live
You can breathe easily. The Moon is slowly receding away from the Earth at a rate of 3.7 cm/year (1.5…
Rising Temperatures Could Shut Down Plate Tectonics
Venus is known as the Earth's twin, but a better name might be Earth's "evil twin" planet. Although Venus has…
Lower Gravity Will Help Lunar Dust Get Deep Into Astronaut Lungs
Dusting the house might be a chore here on Earth, but when astronauts return to the Moon, they'll need to…
It’s Almost Time for the Mars Phoenix Landing
You probably already forgot, but NASA has a spacecraft heading to Mars right now. The Phoenix Mars Lander has been…
Does Venus Have Moons?
The quick and simple answer to ''does Venus have moons?'' is No. There are no Venusian moons lurking in hidden…
What is Venus Made Of?
Venus is often called Earth's twin planet. And when it comes to the composition, Venus is very similar to Earth.…
How to Find Venus in the Sky
Venus orbits closer to the Sun than Earth, so explaining how to find Venus in the sky is pretty easy.…
What is the Gravity on Venus?
Venus is the virtual twin of Earth in many ways. Similar size, mass and density. But what is the gravity…
Podcast: The Hubble Space Telescope
Our understanding of the cosmos has been revolutionized by the Hubble Space Telescope. The breathtaking familiar photos, like the Pillars…