…the first time human beings will hitch a ride to space on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. This mission, named Demo-2, also marks the first crewed expedition to the ISS from United States soil since the Space Shuttle era ended in 2011. In the…
…the 13 (yes, 13) zodiac constellations get asked about way more often than any of the other 76 constellations. Usually the questioners want us to identify the zodiac constellation they…
…Take 10 big steps to get to Mercury. Pack a very special spacesuit for Mercury’s daytime side, where temperatures can reach 800 degrees Fahrenheit. At night it can be more…
…the Pleiades are represented on Durham’s city flag. This star cluster (which has a number of other names, including the “seven sisters”) is located in the constellation Taurus the Bull,…
…these meteors is due to something quite far away—the comet called Thatcher. When this comet orbits the Sun it sheds debris, and every year Earth plows through some of those…
…planetarium sky. Of course, the real sky is still available for your viewing pleasure. One simple, low-tech way to add to your enjoyment and understanding of what you’re seeing is…
…a love for science and, let’s be honest, our science teachers always find a way to make science fun. I applied because I thought it could be fun, but I…
…when it flies over the eastern United States. (Kelly reminds you that when you go outdoors during this time of social distancing, stay at least six feet away from others.)…
…etc. In factories, women built the planes, vehicles, and weapons that were vital to the United States’ success in the war. Credit: NASA Unlike other women, Mary G. Ross worked…
…difference, we add an extra day to the calendar every four years. It’s a great way to enjoy an extra day of doing something you love, such as seeing a…
