Aug 21 These photographs capture the eclipse as it crosses the continental U.S. By Julia Griffin For the first time in nearly a century, a total solar eclipse is casting a shadow from coast to coast and plunging millions of eager onlookers into temporary darkness. From the “first kiss” in Lincoln Beach, Oregon, to the final… Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch 5:40 Why this year’s total eclipse is a bright opportunity for science By Miles O'Brien A dazzling spectacle will grace the United States from coast to coast on Monday, when the moon passes between the sun and earth, climaxing with momentary darkness. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the science and what… Continue watching
Aug 03 This ancient asteroid family reveals clues about the birth of the solar system By Roni Dengler An international team has tipped the debate on the origins of the solar system with the discovery of one of the oldest known asteroid families. Continue reading
Jun 01 ‘Dancing’ black holes yield stellar object as massive as 49 suns By Andrew Wagner Astronomers announced they have detected another gravitational wave tearing through spacetime, changing of our understanding of black holes and other stellar phenomena. Continue reading
May 31 NASA reveals first mission to ‘touch the sun’ By Nsikan Akpan NASA wants to send a probe directly into our sun's atmosphere. Continue reading
May 29 NASA eyes a possible landing on Jupiter’s Europa By Ben Burress, KQED NASA is setting its sights on a much deeper look at Jupiter’s moon, Europa, and the mysterious -- potentially life-supporting -- ocean hidden beneath its icy crust. Continue reading
Apr 13 NASA: Ocean on Saturn moon contains ‘almost all’ known ingredients for supporting life By Andrew Wagner NASA reveals compelling evidence for hydrothermal vents on Saturn's moon Enceladus. Continue reading
Feb 22 Watch 4:50 Hunt for alien life zooms in on newly discovered solar system By PBS News Hour Astronomers have identified seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a star that's just a mere 230 trillion miles from our own planet, raising the tantalizing prospect of life in a solar system beyond our own. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien joins Hari Sreenivasan… Continue watching
Feb 22 Scientists find 7 Earth-like planets orbiting nearby ultracool star By Nsikan Akpan Exoplanets are a dime a dozen these days, but the Trappist-1 exosolar system stands out by hosting seven Earth-like exoplanets, according to a new study. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch: SpaceX successfully returns to flight By Andrew Wagner SpaceX returned to the cosmos Saturday, launching its first mission since one of the company’s Falcon 9 rockets exploded on Sept. 1. Continue reading