Outer Space
Flatten Out the Moons and Planets, And You Can See Just How Big Earth Actually Is
Comparing their surface areas side-by-side gives a sense of scale to some of the solar system's inhabitants
These Inflatable Modules Could Change Space Exploration
The International Space Station’s upcoming non-rigid BEAM module may be the key to making the future of space more roomy and affordable.
Watch The Top of A Mountain Be Blown Up Live
The future site of the European Extremely Large Telescope will be leveled this morning
We'll Test Our New "Flying Saucer" One Day Soon, NASA Promises
June 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 14 were all potential launch dates, but each time weather conditions precluded the test
What Would the Planet That Smashed Into Earth and Created the Moon Have Been Like?
Scientists announced that they have found traces of Theia in moon rocks
The Universe Is Beautiful in This New Hubble Image
The Hubble Ultra Deep Field Image 2014 is stunning
This Robotic Arm Is About To Repair Itself in Space
Space's newest Mr. Fix-It is a robot that can update its own hardware
This Satellite's Last Act Will Be Skydiving Through Venus' Atmosphere
The ESA's Venus Express orbiter is going to end its life with a trip into Venus' atmosphere
The Future is (Still) Here: Day Two of Smithsonian's Second Annual Conference
Instead of holding its own global fest this year, Nerd Nite descended on our nation's capital.
Inside Black Holes
Three recent black hole events and how they shape our universe
The Golden Record 2.0 Will Crowdsource A Selfie of Human Culture
Inspired by a similar effort in the 1970s, the project wants your help in creating a portrait of humanity to send out of the solar system
Take a Peek Into the Future's Present With Our Live Coverage of Smithsonian's Two-Day Festival
The magazine's 2nd annual conference brings together experts, authors and visionaries in the fields of science, science fiction and technology.
In 2015, an Ad for a Sports Drink Will Land on the Moon
One giant leap for advertising
What in the World (Or Off of It) Is a Yardang?
They're on Mars, they're beautiful and they have nothing to do with pirates
NASA's Going to Mars in 2020 And Wants to Bring Back Martian Rocks
The next NASA Mars rover, scheduled for 2020, may be the first step in a sample return mission
Watch the World Float by the International Space Station's New HD Webcam
Four HD cameras are streaming amazing, serene views of Earth...back to Earth
Watch the Universe Evolve Over 13 Billion Years
A new computer simulation, called Illustris, can take you on an epic journey through space and time
Long-Haul Space Flights Might Damage Astronauts' Brains
This warning is based on a study involving rats, but researchers think it could apply to humans as well
Was Shakespeare Aware of the Scientific Discoveries of His Time?
For his new book, Dan Falk followed a group of scholars who argue, unlike most, that the playwright was up to speed with the latest astronomy
Mars’ Super-Thin Atmosphere May Mean that Flowing Water Was the Exception, Not the Rule
A new analysis suggests that Mars' atmosphere was often too thin to support liquid water
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