Caleb Anderson is not even a teenager yet, but he’s already a sophomore in college. The 12-year-old Marietta, Georgia, resident is working toward an associate …
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Astronaut Jeanette Epps got some exciting news from NASA earlier this week when the space agency announced Epps will be heading out on a long-term …
A new, multi-hued map of the moon finally brings together older and newer maps and data about the moon’s geologic makeup into one consistent and …
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The 50th anniversary of the moon landing may have come and gone in July, but that’s not stopping Twinkies from coming out with a brand-new …
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It has been almost exactly 50 years since astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin first set foot on the moon as part of the Apollo …
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Looking up at the night sky is a fun family activity, especially during the warm summer months. And this June, amateur astronomers will get an …
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The new year on Earth began with a record-setting space mission 4 billion miles away — a first look at an object on the edge …
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Ever wondered what it would be like to spend a winter on Mars? Thanks to a new photo that was recently released, we now have …
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The Southern Taurids meteor shower arrives every year in late September and lasts until mid-November, peaking at the end of October. While the Southern Taurids …
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In just a couple of years, stargazers might have a new object to track in the night sky — as long as they’re gazing up …
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On Jan. 28, 1986, the U.S. space shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after lift-off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. All seven crew on board were killed. …
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People have been tracking aurora-like ribbons of purple and white light in the northernmost latitudes since 2015. But according to new research, the celestial phenomenon …
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The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best and brightest showers all year long, and it’s one we can count on every August. This …
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Mars is about to be the closest it’s been to Earth since 2003, giving us Earthlings the best view of the Red Planet in 15 …
Reading books to your kids is a great way both to bond and to foster a love of reading. But have you really done all you …
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It’s been 49 years since America first put a man on the moon, and now a new milestone is in motion. As early as 2019, …
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How cool would it be to actually touch the sun? Well, now you can—kind of. If you submit your name using this online form, it will …
Stephen Hawking will forever be remembered for his discoveries, accomplishments, wit and so much more. Hawking passed away on March 14 at the age of …
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Winter in Michigan isn’t what you’d call “welcoming.” It’s cold, snowy and you pretty much don’t want to leave your house most days. And that …
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From a supermoon to Harvest and Beaver moons to the solar eclipse, 2017 was a pretty good year for sky watchers. But 2018 is starting out …
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What did you dream of becoming at 11 years old? If you ask Luciana Vega, this determined girl will tell you she’s an aspiring astronaut …
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At a time when many people are admiring holiday lights displays throughout their neighborhoods, Mother Nature is about to give even the most ambitious decorators …
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Even if you’re someone who’s not massively into weddings, you’ll want to take a peek at CNN reporter Rachel Crane’s recent nuptials. The space and …
Mathematician Katherine Johnson’s contributions to NASA’s early space missions were crucial to their success. The world virtually ignored the African-American woman’s work for decades until …
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Chances are you haven’t heard of astronaut Peggy Whitson, but her name should be as commonly known as Neil Armstrong’s and Buzz Aldrin’s. Whitson just …
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Want to see something spectacular in the sky this summer? Beyond the upcoming total solar eclipse, August will also bring the annual Perseid meteor shower. …
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We’re not the only planet that experiences seasonal changes, evidently. NASA’s Cassini spacecraft took these shots of Saturn’s north pole region between 2012 and 2016, …
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These days, we generally know what’s good and bad for us, not like back in the eighties. More fruits and veggies, less meat, exercise, outdoor time, …
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Have a small space but still want to class it up with a spot to put a lamp or a drink? Look no further than …
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