Damn this (total solar eclipse) traffic jam
June 20, 2017, 2:21 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
James Taylor was just singing about his supper getting cold, but reaching the path of totality could be a whole lot worse.
NASA is growing Martian gardens to prepare for life on Mars
April 27, 2017, 10:25 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
The space agency is trying to understand what vegetables may thrive on the red planet, and how to help them do so.
See that beautiful river of light? That's 'Steve'
April 24, 2017, 2:01 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Aurora enthusiasts first documented the bizarre ribbon of purple and green light last year.
We could visit another star system in just 69 years
April 23, 2017, 3:32 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
It makes sense if the first star we visit is Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky.
Astronaut's 'burrito of awesomeness' quote will make you want to try spaceflight
April 21, 2017, 11:47 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Oh, and it's also 'smothered in awesome sauce.'
Lyrid meteor shower to peak on Earth Day
April 20, 2017, 8:45 a.m. by Russell McLendon
Our planet is now passing through ancient debris left by Comet Thatcher, which hasn't visited the inner solar system since 1861.
NASA's 'Black Marble' shows Earth's nighttime glow
April 19, 2017, 5:46 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
New global map of Earth at night shows the growing impact of light pollution across the globe.
Cosmic web of 'dark matter bridges' link galaxies across the universe
April 17, 2017, 9:45 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
The first image of a dark matter bridge has been captured by Canadian astrophysicists.
Saturn's moon Enceladus may harbor conditions for life
April 13, 2017, 4:59 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Global oceans of liquid water there and on Jupiter's Europa grab NASA's attention.
Jupiter strikes a pose for Hubble portrait
April 12, 2017, 10:22 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
The massive planet is at its closest to Earth, and we can all enjoy the photo session.
NASA wants you to adopt a small piece of Earth
April 11, 2017, 12:50 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
In celebration of Earth Day, put your name on one of 64,000 available spots.
A stellar explosion in Orion caught on camera
April 7, 2017, 9:01 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
A collision that happened about 500 years ago has been documented by a team of astronomers.
What you need to know about the Great American Eclipse of 2017
April 6, 2017, 1:12 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Taking place on Aug. 21, this total eclipse will be visible from coast to coast in the U.S.
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NASA's Jupiter probe just delivered a punchline 400 years in the making
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10 things massive enough to be seen from space
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Third set of gravitational waves detected rippling past Earth
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
