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Science / Space

We haven't had a message from ET yet, but maybe we're not looking in the right way.

Ten Ways to Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe

If radio messages are out, try looking for asteroid mining, planetary pollutants, or alien artifacts here on Earth

In these two images from the Hubble Space Telescope, Pluto's new moon, P4, can be seen to move around the dwarf planet.

What To Name Pluto’s New Moon

Disney characters aside, what would you choose to join this dark and dreary mythological circle? Styx, Erberus, Cerberus, Hypnos?

The space shuttle Atlantis, ready for liftoff.

Quirkiest Space Shuttle Science

As the space shuttle program ends, a salute to some of its most surprising studies

A sunspot is bigger than the Earth, as demonstrated in this colorized image.

The Source of the Sun’s Dark Spots

A new study provides insight into how convection creates sunspots

What bits of the universe are legal to own?

A Quick Guide to Owning the Universe

If someone tries to sell you the Brooklyn Bridge, you know it’s a hoax. But what about a meteorite, moon or star?

Blogger Sarah brought NASA-mission-themed cookies to the office last week

Why I’m Not Sorry to See the Space Shuttle End

I have to say, when I think about the end of the Space Shuttle program, I’m really not that sorry to see it come to a close

Still from movie 2012.

NASA Picks Best & Worst Sci-Fi Movies. What Are Yours?

The space agency lists their favorite flicks

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