Moon base and Mars! NASA makes exciting announcements

Moon base and Mars mission! NASA administrator Jared Isaacman announced them as part of a series of new NASA initiatives on March 24, 2026.

Life’s genetic code just discovered in asteroid samples

Scientists found all 5 fundamental units of life’s genetic code in asteroid Ryugu. Could these building blocks have formed in space and been delivered to Earth?

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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