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  • An astronaut stands on the Moon's surface with the Earth visible in the background
    By Joe Roberts 10 days ago

    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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  • comic book art of astronaut with futuristic weapon
    By Elias Nash 11 days ago

    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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  • An aurora is seen in the night sky above a city in a snowy landscape
    By Joe Roberts 18 days ago

    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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  • composite image of Venus
    By Elias Nash 18 days ago

    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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  • The surface of Mars is seen in the foreground with Earth and the Sun visible in the background
    By Joe Roberts 20 days ago

    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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  • BIll Nye looks into camera wearing a tuxedo in The End is Nye
    By Joe Roberts 1 month ago

    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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  • A render of Mars seen from space with light cresting over the surface
    By Joe Roberts 1 month ago

    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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  • Man on mountain looking up at moon
    By Kristeen Cherney 1 month ago

    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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  • A comet is seen in the sky with a rocky landscape below
    By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

    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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  • View of the planet Mercury and Sun from space.
    By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

    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 quasar orbiting a black hole is seen against a black background
    By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

    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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  • Homer Simpson eats chips out of the air while in a spacecraft in The Simsons
    By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

    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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  • Telescope pointed at the night sky from an observation station
    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago

    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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  • Bill Nye is seen inside a spacecraft in The End is Nye
    By Joe Roberts 3 months ago

    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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  • Perseid meteor shower over mountain lake
    By Elias Nash 3 months ago

    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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  • Illustration of our solar system with a ninth planet
    By Tiffany Betts 3 months ago

    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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  • Milky Way arch and man on the mountain peak at starry night. Silhouette of alone guy, pink sky with bright stars in summer.
    By Elaine Todd 3 months ago

    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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  • pale orange full buck moon
    By Elias Nash 3 months ago

    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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  • 3D render of planet Saturn
    By Elias Nash 3 months ago

    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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  • A black hole is surrounded by orange and red energy
    By Joe Roberts 3 months ago

    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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  • Illustrated front view of a comet about to pass behind Mars and out of view
    By Tiffany Betts 3 months ago

    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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  • Surface of moon with Earth in background
    By Kristeen Cherney 3 months ago

    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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  • The Hubble Telescope (left) and the James Webb Space Telescope (right)
    By Eric James Beyer 3 months ago

    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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  • A galaxy is seen in a dark sky surrounded by stars
    By Joe Roberts 3 months ago

    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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  • Supermassive black hole surrounded by light
    By Elaine Todd 3 months ago

    9 Most Bizarre Sounds Scientists Ever Recorded From Space

    It's popularly understood that no one can hear you scream in space, and yet, scientists have captured some pretty strange noises emanating from the cosmos.

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  • Milky Way view looking up from forest
    By Elias Nash 4 months ago

    There's A Startling Number Of People Who Can't See The Milky Way Galaxy

    The Milky Way galaxy is famous for the light it trails through the sky, but many people have probably never seen it. Here's the reason why that is.

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  • A shot of the cosmos shows stars, a nebula, and galaxies
    By Joe Roberts 4 months ago

    Why You Can See Stars From Earth, But Not In Some Space Photos

    Looking at images of Earth from space, you might have noticed a conspicuous lack of stars, but it turns out there's a good reason for that.

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