Here's Why Planets Are Different Colors
The planets in our solar system are in the same space circling the same hot sun, so what causes the planets to be different colors?
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The Reason Why International Astronauts Are Required To Learn Russian
International astronauts might hail from a variety of different countries, but they are all required to learn Russia. Here's why they must speak Russian.
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The Mythical Nursing Mother Story That Named The Milky Way
Before there was scientific knowledge, the ancients used myth to understand the world. Here is the mythical nursing mother story that named the Milky Way.
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A Startling Number Of Meteors Hit The Earth Every Day
You might have the fortune of spotting the odd shooting star -- or, scientifically speaking, a meteorite -- on any given night. But how many of them hit Earth?
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Bleeding In Space Is Even Scarier Than We Thought
If our recent calculations are correct, there's really only one thing an aspiring space cadet is almost guaranteed to see: blood. Here's why.
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Halley's Comet's Stunning Connection To Three Of History's Biggest Events
Halley's Comet has been an alleged herald of momentous events shaping humanity. Here are three times the celestial body was seen ahead of important events.
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Apollo 11 Astronauts Had A Unique Way Of Securing Life Insurance
Very few insurance companies would offer a life insurance policy to an astronaut, if they would offer one at all. Here's how astronauts secured life insurance.
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These 3 Companies Make Up The Modern-Day Space Race Rivalry
The space race has changed in mission and in scope over the last 60 years. Today, these three companies make up the modern-day space race rivalry.
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TRAPPIST-1: The Galaxy's Tiniest Known Planetary System
In February 2017, NASA unveiled one of the most fascinating astronomical discoveries ever made: a planetary system dubbed TRAPPIST-1.
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What Happens If You Vomit In Space?
Space is a strange place and not the most hospitable to humans. Even trained astronauts suffer from motion sickness and here's what they do when they vomit.
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What Would Happen If You Tried To Blow Bubbles In Space?
Space is a fascinating place with many strange phenomena that baffle scientists. Blowing bubbles in space may sound fun but the reality is very different.
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Here's What We've Learned About The Milky Way's 'Galactic Bones'
Through new innovations in astronomical observation, scientists have discovered something about the Milky Way which could be a game-changer. So what is it?
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What Is The Difference Between A Comet And A Meteor?
Space is a vast unexplored seemingly endless expanse. In it there are a multitude of flying bodies and here's how you tell the difference between them.
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Scientists Have Found About 300 Million Planets That Can Support Life
While there don't seem to be many planets in our Solar System that can support life, scientists believe that there are 300 million planets out there that can.
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Everything We Know About The Milky Way's Black Hole
In the wake of the 2020 Nobel Prize for Physics, scientists have finally imaged Sagittarius A*. This is everything we know about the Milky Way's black hole.
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A Meteor Exploded Over The Bering Sea With The Force Of 10 Atomic Bombs
Shooting stars are not uncommon to see over Earth. But, when one explodes over our planet it can cause a mighty boom, such as one did over the Bering Sea.
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The Exoplanets Most Hospitable To Human Life
Earth is the only planet in our Solar System hospitable to human life, but these exoplanets outside our Solar System may also be conducive to human life.
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The Most Extreme Exoplanets Lethal To Human Life
We are lucky to have the Earth because the most extreme exoplanets are more extreme than you likely thought possible and are definitely lethal to human life.
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How Large An Asteroid Must Be To Destroy The Earth
We often hear about asteroids heading toward Earth, but could one actually destroy it? Here's how large an asteroid would have to be to destroy Earth.
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A History Of The Search For Water On Other Planets
Life on Earth is dependent on water, so scientists look for water on other planets for possible life elsewhere. Here is the history of that search.
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The Medical Reason Male Astronauts Can Stay In Space Longer Than Females
Increasingly, society strives to level the playing professional playing field for women in a variety of fields. NASA still has some gender-based standards.
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What Was The Russian Meteor And Where Did It Come From?
On the morning of February 15, 2013, a small asteroid exploded over Russia in a blast that had approximately 500 kilotons of energy. Where did it come from?
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Can An Astronaut Vote From Space?
Astronauts might not be present on earth for elections, but that doesn't mean they can't vote. There's actually a whole system in place allowing them to vote.
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Who Invented Astronaut Ice Cream?
Like all foods designed for consumption in Outer Space, astronaut ice cream is a bit of an anomaly to most peoiple. Here's who invented astronaut ice cream.
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What Are Earthquakes Called On Other Planets?
Everyone is familiar with earthquakes, whether you've experienced one in person or not, but what are earthquakes called on other planets like Mars and Venus?
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The Sad Tale Of The Bat Who Went To Space
While human astronauts tend to get all the attention, lots of animals have been sent into space, too. Here's the sad tale of the bat who went to space.
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What Happens After The International Space Station Is Retired?
The first pieces of the International Space Station, or ISS, were first launched into space in 1998. What happens after it's retired over the next decade?
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