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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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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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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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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13 Strange Things Humans Discovered On Mars
Mars is Earth's closest neighbor, but it's had quite a few surprises for humans to find, some of which have left scientists scratching their heads in confusion.
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11 Mysteries About Planets In Our Solar System That Went Unsolved For Years
Given just how big space is, the solar system seems like it shouldn't be too mysterious. But there are actually plenty of questions that took years to solve.
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How Do Plants Grow In Space?
Gardening seems like the kind of thing that would only happen on Earth, not high in the sky, but plants can (and do) grow out in space. Here's how that works.
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Why Is Pluto Not A Planet Anymore?
Many people hold Pluto close in their hearts and refuse to abandon the assertion that it is a planet, although science doesn't see it that way.
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Constellations You'll Never Get To See In The Northern Hemisphere
Even though humans have been looking at the night sky for millenia, not everyone sees the same sky. Not even the constellations are same for everyone.
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8 Biggest Mysteries About Space That Scientists Can't Explain
Space is a pretty fascinating place, but it's also a very strange one. After all, there are quite a few mysteries that scientists have yet to properly explain.
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Well Actually, There Is No Dark Side Of The Moon
The dark side of the moon may be the most misnamed place in all of the solar system, in fact, by some accounts, the nearside is the real dark side.
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Well Actually, The North Star Isn't The Brightest Star In The Sky
Despite what you may believe, the brightest star in the night sky isn't the North Star, although it's probably the most famous one besides the sun.
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Why Can't All States Usually See The Northern Lights?
Thanks to the 1859 Carrington Event, the northern lights have been seen in all 50 states (even Hawaii), but that's usually not the case, here's why.
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