SCIENCE

Not too far back, in the mid-1990s, three astronomers looked up to the sky and made a discovery that would become a significant breakthrough in our research of space. 51 Pegasi b is a star-like planet that is sometimes also known as 51 Peg and was once known as Helvetios and used to be dubbed Bellerophon. … Read more

Did you know that animals have been physically exploring space long before humans ever got the first chance to? It’s totally true! These animal astronauts were experiments conducted by scientists to make sure that it was safe for humans to make the same trips all by themselves. I know it sounds mean, but at least they sent … Read more

Have you ever noticed how beautiful the Moon looks at night? The Moon’s beauty is the stuff of legend, central to many ancient traditions and religions. In modern science, though, we’re more interested in unraveling what the Moon is made of and how it interacts with our home planet. While we may know more about … Read more

Every November 28, Red Planet Day honors not just the groundbreaking missions that have explored Mars but also the planet’s cultural and scientific significance. Stick around if you want to know why there is a special day to celebrate Mars, how to celebrate it, or just want to learn more about the Red Planet! History … Read more

In the world of Hollywood, it’s fair to say we see a lot of films about space that aren’t that realistic. Explosions happening in space, spaceships battling like old wooden galleons, bombs dropping from spacecrafts through the gravity-void of space onto other spacecraft – we see a lot of Hollywood within sci-fi past and present. … Read more