What Happens When Astronauts Cry In Space
The low-gravity of outer space can be unintuitive, and normal bodily functions that we take for granted here on Earth don't always work the same.
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The Great Red Spot: 7 Strange Facts About Jupiter's 190-Year Old Storm
Jupiter's Great Red Spot has been an object of fascination for astronomers for a long time, but it still manages to surprise people shockingly often.
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Space Movies Lied To You About Lasers. Here's What They Got Wrong
You're probably familiar with futuristic action movies where the drama unfolds amidst a barrage of bright laser fire, there's just one problem ...
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What Neil deGrasse Tyson Really Thinks About The Moon Landing Being 'Fake'
We've all got that one friend that buys into conspiracy theories, but Neil deGrasse Tyson isn't one of them and he has thoughts on the moon landing.
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The Unsettling Truth About What Happens When You Fire A Gun In Space
Bringing a firearm into space probably isn't a great idea, but if you did and you pulled the trigger, the results might not be what you expect.
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The 'Equinox Effect' Makes This Cosmic Phenomenon Even More Stunning, But Only Twice A Year
The northern lights are one of the most spectacular displays in nature, and they could be especially intense during the nights around the equinox.
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The Terrifying Reasons Death On Venus Would Be Fast But Excruciating
There are endless ways to die down here on Earth, but if you did your dying up on Venus, your experience of death would be uniquely horrific.
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This Is The Closest NASA Has Ever Come To Discovering Life On Mars
The question of whether there is or was life on Mars has been around for a long time, but NASA's Perseverance rover might have actually found some answers.
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Here's How Bill Nye Really Feels About Humans Moving To Mars
It's not uncommon to hear science romantics gush about a future in which we establish a colony on Mars, but not everyone thinks this is a good idea.
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The Painful Reason Mars Would Be One Of The Worst Planets To Die On
Humans have been talking about living on Mars for a long time, but Mars would probably kill you pretty quickly, but just how bad would it be?
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The 7 Coolest Moon Phenomena You Can Catch In The Night Sky
Most nights, the moon just looks like a gray orb in the sky, but on some occasions, it can look quite special. And the science at play isn't too complicated.
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The Biggest Meteorite From Mars Just Sold For A Ridiculous Amount Of Money
Meteorites are uncommon, Martian meteorites even more so, so it shouldn't be a surprise that a big rock from Mars has sold for an astonishing price.
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Death On Mercury Would Be Very Fast And Painful
Mercury holds a privileged position among the planets as closest to the sun but that also means the smallest planet is a terrible place for life.
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A Galaxy Far Away Has 140 Trillion Times The Amount Of Water As On Earth (& It's All Vapor)
When it comes to life as we know it, nothing is more important than water, and there's at least one place out there with more than we could ever use.
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The Popular Carbohydrate Astronauts Can't Eat In Space
Though the quality of food eaten by astronauts has improved over the years, their meals aren't exactly fine dining, and some foods aren't even allowed at all.
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This Pennsylvania Park Is One Of The Best Places In The U.S. To Gaze At The Night Sky
Looking up at the night sky can be one of the most awe-inspiring experiences, particularly if you find yourself in a designated dark sky zone
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The Disaster Movie Bill Nye Said Was Painfully Accurate
Hollywood disaster movies aren't typically known for their scientific rigor, but there's one movie from 2021 that might have hit too close to home.
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The Magnificent 2025 Meteor Shower You'll Be Able To See Across America Very Soon
Meteor showers are one of the most awe-inspiring celestial events you can witness, and one of the best is about to make its return to the summer skies.
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New World Discovered In Our Solar System Could Kill Our Hopes And Dreams For Planet Nine
Astronomers have hoped for the existence of Planet Nine for years. Things were looking promising, but this discovery might have shattered those hopes.
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The 13 Best Places In The United States To See The Milky Way
The sight of the Milky Way stretching across the night sky is iconic, but some places offer a better view of it than others. These locations are among the best.
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What Is The 'Moon Illusion' And Why Does It Make The Moon Look Bigger?
Like most science fans, you've likely noticed that the moon looks bigger when it's low on the horizon, and right now is the perfect time to see it.
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An Object May Have Hit Saturn And Astronomers Have One Big Question
Saturn is a big planet and even though it's getting hit with space debris every day, we've never captured it on camera, but that may have changed.
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We Just Discovered A New Class Of Black Holes (And They Weren't Easy To Find)
Black holes are already among the most mysterious objects in the galaxy, and yet, one specific type has almost completely eluded scientists for years.
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NASA Just Spotted A Comet In Our Solar System And It's Not Like All The Rest
There are lots of objects floating around in our solar system, but one thing most have in common is a common origin, and then there's 3I/ATLAS.
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How Long Would It Take To Get To The Moon With Different Transportation Methods?
Though humans haven't been to the moon in years, the possibility is always enticing. So if you were to pack a suitcase for a lunar trip, how long would it take?
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What's The Difference Between The James Webb Telescope Compared To Hubble?
When it comes to telescopes, there are no bigger names than Hubble and Webb, but why have two space telescopes anyway, how are they even different?
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The Fascinating Way Astronomers Found A New Planet That's 3,200 Light-Years Away From Earth
Scientists have been working on ways to find new worlds far from Earth, and this strange method theorized decades ago has turned up an equally strange find.
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