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After the Flash: Exploring a Supernova Remnant
High-mass stars can explode, becoming a supernova. What’s left after the explosion? Learn more about the supernova remnant now.
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Everything About Gamma-Ray Bursts
Gamma-ray bursts are mysterious, energetic explosions from deep space. Here's what scientists know about these bursts — and what causes them.
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It’s Just a Phase: Facts About The Moon
The moon is our only natural satellite, but did you know it's slowly drifting away? Check out these awesome facts about the moon.
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Types of Telescopes: Exploring Faraway Stars
The average human eye can only spot around 5,000 stars under ideal circumstances. To see the rest, we need different types of telescopes.
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Exciting New Discovery! Fossil Stars Found in the Milky Way
When scientists discovered Terzan 5, they assumed it was a globular cluster. However they found more than they bargained for.
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How Juno Helps Uncover Jupiter’s Secrets & the Mysteries of the Solar System’s Formation
A NASA probe named Juno, a small sample of Earthly rocket science, will hopefully be the key to uncovering some secrets about the fifth planet from the sun.
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With a Whimper, Not a Bang: What Are White Dwarfs?
White dwarfs are just one of a million different things in the universe that we’re only beginning to understand.
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Why Does Mars Contain Organic Materials?
With no water, a thin atmosphere and dust storms that can last for months, Mars sin't exactly conducive to the development of life. But despite the harsh environment, scientists have found organic materials on Mars. How did we find organic materials & how did it get there in the first place?
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How Juno Survived Its Close Encounter Giving Us Valuable Insight
Juno survived its first close encounter with Jupiter. See stunning images from the Juno mission here!
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Does the TRAPPIST-1 System Have Too Much Water to Support Life?
One of the most exciting exoplanet discoveries in recent years is the TRAPPIST-1 System — anywhere from five to seven planets orbiting a sun, with at least a few of them in the star's habitable zone. Is it possible for a system like this to be too good to be true? Could a planet have too much water to support life?
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What Could Future Satellite Launches Look Like?
Traditionally, satellites are launched atop rockets. What will the future of satellite launches look like?
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Where Are We With Solar System Exploration?
We've spent a lifetime dreaming of the stars. Where are we with solar system exploration and what will it take to reach the stars?
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Curious How Astronauts Return to Routine on Earth? Here’s How That Re-Learning Process Works
Life in space is an incomparably unique experience only a select few can have. It can transform the mind and body in a way nothing else on Earth can, so what happens when astronauts return to Earth? Discover how these professionals are trained to reacclimate to life on the big blue marble with grace. Post-Mission…
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The Parker Space Probe: What We Hope to Learn
The Parker Space Probe is one of the newest probes in our fleet, & NASA will launch soon. Where is it going, & what do we hope to learn from the mission?
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Thankful for All the Opportunity Rover Taught Us
While we wait to hear back from the Opportunity Rover, let's take a closer look at her journey to-date. The little rover taught us a lot over the years.
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TRAPPIST-1: What Makes Finding 7 Earth-Sized Planets Significant?
Researchers believe the discovery around TRAPPIST-1 will a key component for future study of Earth-sized planets and their surrounding atmospheres.
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James Webb vs. Hubble: Advancements in Space Telescope Technology
The James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes are two of the most iconic instruments in astronomy. Each transform our understanding of the universe and knowing how they work can deepen our knowledge further.
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Exploring the Surprising Theory about a Contender for Ninth Planet
Have you heard the news? Looks like the planet count in the solar system may be back up to nine. Will there be a new ninth planet?
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People Are Obsessed With Going to Mars
People are obsessed with going to Mars. For the last 50-60 years, scientists & civilians alike have been obsessed with the red planet
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Does This Interstellar Asteroid Contain Alien Life?
The interstellar asteroid, first discovered in October 2017 as it whizzed through our solar system, has peaked everyone’s interest. Now dubbed Oumuamua, it’s unlike any asteroid previously encountered and it has scientists rushing to study the object before it leaves our solar system.
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Fascinating Things We Learned from Scott Kelly’s Year in Space
NASA hopes to learn about how bodily fluids shift in microgravity and how radiation impacts body cells by studying data from Kelly's year in space.
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JAXA Working to Quickly Restore Malfunctioning X-Ray Satellite
Find out how JAXA is working desperately to regain communications with malfunctioning x-ray satellite, Hitomi.
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OSIRIS-REx: What You Need to Know About The Mission
OSIRIS-REx is on an asteroid sample mission that may help us understand the beginning of our solar system and learn more about “Armageddon” asteroids.
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Did Scientists Just Find a Clue to Alien Life on Titan?
We typically imagine alien life as humanoid. However, vinyl cyanide, a compound toxic on Earth, could be a building block for life in the oceans on Titan.
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Getting Cozy: Exploring Clusters of Galaxies
Come and explore these clusters of galaxies and see what they might be able to teach us about the universe as we know it.
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The Life and Times of the Cassini Spacecraft
The Cassini spacecraft was in orbit around Saturn since it reached the gas giant in 2004 until September, 2017. Read more about Cassini now.
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How Does Human Spaceflight Affect the Body and Mind?
How does human spaceflight affect the mind and body, and what options exist for reducing the negative aspects? Take a closer look here.
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This New Tool Will Help Us Know More About Galaxies
How could facial recognition be used in astronomy? What can deep learning program teach us about our nearest intergalactic neighbors?
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Beyond the Stars: The Role of Plasma Physics in Astrophysics and Space Exploration
Uncover how plasma physics drives discoveries in astrophysics and fuels innovations in space exploration. Plasma physics, central to both astrophysics and space exploration, offers profound insights into the universe’s mysteries and helps advance the technology…
Unlocking New Knowledge: Facts About the Milky Way and Recent Developments
Check out these facts about the Milky Way to get reminders of things you might have learned before, plus information about recent discoveries.
More Than Spirals: Facts About Elliptical Galaxies
Spiral galaxies aren’t the only ones out there in the night sky. Here is an exploration of some intriguing facts about elliptical galaxies.
It Looks Like Home: Facts About Barred Spiral Galaxies
The Milky Way Galaxy is the one we call home, but what is it? Let’s explore facts about barred spiral galaxies.
A Little Strange: Facts About Irregular Galaxies
What happens if a galaxy isn’t spiral, barred spiral or elliptical? Let’s explore facts about irregular galaxies.
Spinning in the Black: Facts About Spiral Galaxies
The Milky Way Galaxy — the one we call home — is a type of spiral galaxy. Let’s explore some facts about spiral galaxies!
Dark Matter: The Universe We Can’t See
To this day, no scientific instrument have yet detected the existence of dark matter particles. But lo and behold, there is evidence that indicates it is real!
Getting Cozy: Exploring Clusters of Galaxies
Come and explore these clusters of galaxies and see what they might be able to teach us about the universe as we know it.
With a Whimper, Not a Bang: What Are White Dwarfs?
White dwarfs are just one of a million different things in the universe that we’re only beginning to understand.
Catacylismic Variable Stars: An Introduction
Cataclysmic variable stars are unique binary systems that feature one star donating mass to another.
After the Supernova: Facts About Neutron Stars
Ever wonder what happens to a star after it dies? Let’s explore more about that and exciting facts about neutron stars.
Facts About Nebulae: More Than Just a Dust Cloud
The universe is full of unique and beautiful things that we’re just beginning to understand. Come explore some fact about nebulae.