Women in STEM

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Highlights From the First-Ever Mars Livestream!

Live from Mars! The European Space Agency celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Mars Express orbiter with a first-of-its-kind live space broadcast.
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Did NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover just find the Martian Mississippi?

New findings suggest the presence of a powerful river system that once flowed through Jezero Crater.
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How to Cool Your Drinks Fast!

In a rush to cool down some drinks before your next summer party? In this science experiment, Alex Dainis shows how you can speed up the process by adding salt to your cooler.
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Newly Discovered Comet Could Be Brighter Than the Stars (Comet C/2023 A3)

Astronomers are abuzz over Comet C/2023 A3, which is headed our way in 2024 as it traverses its 80,000-year orbit.
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These Planets Have Two Suns Like Tatooine

Is Tatooine real? Celebrate Star Wars Day as we explore the fascinating possibility that Luke Skywalker’s home world could actually exist in a galaxy far far away. May the fourth be with you!
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Earthquakes, Moonquakes, Marsquakes, Venusquakes and More!

Take a journey through quakes across the solar system, including the strongest quake ever recorded on Mars.
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How to see your own DNA without a Microscope

In this experiment, Alex Dainis explains how you can see your own DNA at home. First, cheek cells are collected by swishing salt water in the mouth, then mixed with a little bit of dish detergent.
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Explaining the “Dragon Bones” NASA Curiosity Found on Mars

Did NASA’s Curiosity rover really find dragon bones on Mars? Well, no. But these awesome-looking formations are a clue to the planet’s fascinating geological history.
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How Human Space Flight Was Changed Forever On This Day

From Yuri Gagarin to the Space Shuttle, April 12 marks a day of groundbreaking achievements in human spaceflight history. The International Day of Human Space Flight is celebrated on April 12 every year.
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The ESA’s JUICE Mission Gets Ready to Takeoff to Jupiter

The European Space Agency’s Jupiter-bound JUICE mission is set to launch in April. Here’s what you need to know as the spacecraft starts its long journey across the solar system.
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Space News: NASA Discovers New Purpose for Saturn’s Rings

NASA scientists have uncovered a fascinating new insight into the iconic rings of Saturn. Saturn’s rings are more than just a breathtaking spectacle; they play a critical role in heating up its upper atmosphere.
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Is There Water on the Moons of Uranus and Neptune?

Scientists found evidence of possible underground oceans on Uranus moons Ariel and Miranda using data from the 1986 Voyager 2 fly-by. The discovery of liquid water on these moons, although uncertain, could support the search for extraterrestrial life.
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Seeing Clearly: Dr. Patricia Bath

Dr. Patricia Bath was the first Black ophthalmologist at the School of Medicine at New York University. She helped people recover their sight and was a pioneer. Learn all about Dr. Patricia Bath and her incredible career.
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Changing Space Travel: Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut

Dr. Ellen Ochoa was an engineer, astronaut, and inventor. Learn how her work advanced the science of space travel.
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The Human Computer: Annie Jump Cannon

Annie Jump Cannon was an astronomer that calculated hundreds of thousands of stars. She was known as a human calculator whose discoveries have impacted our understanding of the night sky.