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Project Hail Mary is packed with hard science
The movie "Project Hail Mary" stars Ryan Gosling as a reluctant astronaut on a mission to save Earth. Here's the science that the movie gets right.
March 22, 2026
What are the Ides of March, and why should you beware?
What are the Ides of March? That's March 15. In Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar was warned to "Beware the Ides of March" before his assassination.
March 15, 2026
Happy Pi Day! Ways to celebrate here
March 14 is Pi Day, an annual mathematical event for science lovers. Here's how to celebrate and take part in the NASA Pi Day Challenge!
March 14, 2026
Happy birthday, Albert Einstein! Born March 14, 1879
Albert Einstein - born March 14, 1879 - changed our notions of matter, space and time. He launched modern physics, and became a household name.
March 14, 2026
What will Artemis 2 astronauts eat on their moon trip?
Get a peek at the items that will be on the menu for Artemis 2 astronauts as they make their journey to the moon in 2026.
March 12, 2026
Daylight saving time starts: 10 tips for the coming week
Do you think daylight saving time is a good idea? Whether you like it or not, here are some handy tips on how to cope with the time change in the spring.
March 8, 2026
March birthstone: Beautiful cool blue or blood red?
Happy birthday to all you March babies! Take your pick: your March birthstone can be the blue aquamarine or the red-speckled bloodstone.
March 1, 2026
Leap years, and why 2026 isn’t one
If there were no leap years, eventually February would be a summer month for the Northern Hemisphere. The why and when of leap years, here.
February 27, 2026
Too many satellites? Is Earth’s orbit headed for catastrophe?
Are there too many satellites? The growing number of satellites poses an under-regulated threat of disaster for spaceflight. But it's not too late to act!
February 20, 2026
Nicolaus Copernicus born 553 years ago today
Today is the 553rd birthday of Nicolaus Copernicus, who removed Earth from the center of the universe and set off a revolution.
February 19, 2026
