What Are Fossil Fuels?
Fossil fuels, which are the decomposed remains of organic material, are the predominant source of energy in the modern era.
NASA Might Build an Ice House on Mars
At first glance, a new concept for a NASA habitat on Mars looks like a cross between Mark Watney’s inflatable…
What is Alternative Energy?
Alternative energy comes in many forms, all of which are being investigated as long-term replacements for fossil fuels, coal, and…
NASA Webb Telescope Structure is Sound After Vibration Testing Detects Anomaly
NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, MD - The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is now deemed “sound” and apparently unscathed,…
Carnival of Space #489
This week's Carnival of Space is hosted by Allen Versfeld at his Urban Astronomer blog. Click here to read Carnival…
Comet U1 NEOWISE: A Possible Binocular Comet?
Well, it looks like we'll close out 2016 without a great 'Comet of the Century.' One of the final discoveries…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 433: Volcanoes on Mars
So if you've been to Yellowstone National Park, you've seen one of the most amazing features of the natural world…
Messier 29 – The NGC 6913 Open Star Cluster
In the northern skies, in the direction of the Cygnus constellation, lies Messier 29 - an open star cluster that…
Merry Christmas From Space 2016
As we celebrate the Christmas tidings of 2016 here on Earth, a lucky multinational crew of astronauts and cosmonauts celebrate…