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A total solar eclipse provides engagement opportunities
A total solar eclipse touches on several disciplines of knowledge, including different cultures and their interpretations of eclipses throughout history.
April 4, 2024
US wants a standard moon time, for new Space Race
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on Tuesday directed NASA to create a unified standard moon time by the end of 2026.
April 3, 2024
Can we use science to make ourselves happier?
Is it possible to use science to learn how to be happy? If so, what does it take? Just like physical fitness, it turns out the answer is keeping healthy habits.
April 2, 2024
Major bridge collapse in Baltimore, 6 presumed dead
There was a bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, yesterday, and rescue operations are ongoing. A container ship struck one of the bridge supports.
March 27, 2024
Fake eclipse glasses polluting marketplace, astronomers warn
With the total solar eclipse approaching, counterfeit and fake eclipse glasses are polluting the marketplace. Here's how to make sure you get the right thing.
March 25, 2024
Do you want to be an astronaut? NASA is hiring!
Would you like to be an astronaut? NASA is hiring! Learn what the qualifications and requirements are and find a link to the application here.
March 7, 2024
Crew-8 launches successfully, headed to ISS
The 4 space-goers in NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station lifted off successfully Sunday night. They will dock with ISS on March 5.
March 4, 2024
Why do we need a leap year? And happy February 29!
Every 4 years is a leap year. So 2024 has a leap day, February 29. But why? Julius Caesar presented a solar calendar to keep the seasons in line.
February 29, 2024
How astronauts to Mars can manage stress on the long journey
Astronauts headed to Mars will live and work in confinement for more than two years. Here are ways to manage these stressful conditions.
February 26, 2024
Underground nuclear tests now 99% detectable
New science is now able to detect 99% of underground nuclear tests, which will help keep tests from being conducted in secret.
February 11, 2024
