The Super Blue Moon Eclipse
- 6 January 2018
At the end of January 2018, our moon will do something that it has not done in 150 years. Read on to learn more about this rare event.
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New Telescope to Capture The Universe
- 31 December 2017
We already know that NASA’s Hubble telescope has successfully captured thousands of pictures of space. NASA is working to develop a new telescope that would achieve a broader scope of space and potentially exoplanets. Read on to learn more about WFIRST from NASA.
Read the full articleFlying Untethered in Space
- 30 December 2017
1n 1984 NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless II flew untethered from the spacecraft Challenger. What kind of equipment did he use? How long did he fly? Read on to find out more about flying in space by jet propulsion.
Read the full articleWhat Did The Wise Men Follow?
- 24 December 2017
Each year at Christmas time millions of people around the world read about the birth of Jesus Christ and the account of the wise men. What was it that they followed to find Jesus? Read on to find out more about the Star of Bethlehem.
Read the full articleAliens and Interstellar Travel
- 23 December 2017
People have long speculated that we have aliens visiting the Earth from galaxies far away. Is it possible? What would it take to visit the Earth from the far reaches of space? Read on to learn more about aliens and interstellar travel.
Read the full articleNew Constellations Created For Young Observers
- 15 December 2017
Have you ever looked into the nighttime sky to see constellations of fish, bears, or ancient Greek heroes? Astronomy experts have recently added some new exciting constellations. Read on to find out who and what now fills the night sky.
Read the full articleCancer Treatment from an Asteroid
- 15 December 2017
Scientists have recently discovered that contents from an asteroid may help treat cancer. Read on to learn more about what they have found.
Read the full articleOrigami Used in Space Technology
- 9 December 2017
How do scientists get extremely large objects into space when they only have the tip of a rocket to get them there? Believe it or not, they use an ancient paper folding technique. Read on to learn more.
Read the full articleJewelry and Tools from Meteorites
- 9 December 2017
Archeologists have discovered weapons and jewelry made from iron that appeared during the bronze age. Where did these iron artifacts come from? Read on to find out who or what made these items.
Read the full articleA Town Made from Diamonds
- 2 December 2017
Imagine an entire town made from diamonds. Does it glitter in the sunlight? Read on to learn more about this amazing town.
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