Temperature in Space
Let’s explore how hot or cold space is in different places and debunk some misconceptions about temperature in space!
The Parker Solar Probe’s Ultimate Maneuver (Updated)
The Parker Solar Probe is set to ring in the holiday with an insane dive into the Sun’s corona where it will reach the fastest speed ever by a human-made object!
Retrograde Motion
As you watch the planets drift across the night sky throughout the year, you’ll notice that they periodically seem to stop and reverse direction before righting themselves again. This is really strange! Why does that happen? We’ll walk you through what’s actually going on! It’s simpler and more intuitive than you might think!
The Final Experiment (Updated)
People from around the world have been invited to meet in an unlikely place. Antarctica. Here, an experiment is set to be conducted. One that purports to settle an ancient debate.
What debate? Why Antarctica? Why now? Find out!
The Sun’s Magnetic Field and the Solar Cycle
It was recently determined that the Sun has reached solar maximum in its solar cycle. What does that mean? What is the solar cycle? What causes it? How does it affect us here on Earth?