Mercury pollution is a global problem with local consequences: Emissions from coal-fired power plants and other sources travel around the … More
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Comets To Catch in 2016
A look ahead to see what new and returning comets will spice up the new year. The post Comets To … More
Dune-Roving Curiosity Studies Active Martian Sand | Video
In an off-planet exploration first, the Mars Science Laboratory has investigated an active sand dune. The work is being performed … More
January 2016 Skywatching: Orange Giant Star, Planets and More | Video
The ‘eye’ of the Taurus (the bull) constellation is K5 giant star Aldeberan and it’s 35-40 times the diameter of … More
Celestial salad
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Messier 41
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The Fox Fur Nebula
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What are UFOs? New Study Aims to Find Out
If you believe that the curtain is drawn and tightly closed on the fact that Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) are … More
Mountains: How Are They Formed?
When beholding the sheer size and majesty of mountains, ancient humans could not help but feel that they were standing … More
NASA’s Budget Gets a Boost
An unexpected omnibus spending package for fiscal year 2016 raises NASA’s funding. The post NASA’s Budget Gets a Boost appeared … More