Know what to look for during a total solar eclipse or you may miss it!Evan Zucker A total solar eclipse is a feast for the eyes, but don’t forget to look around you. During a total solar eclipse, you’ll see much more than the Moon itself. Solar flares, a bright corona, 2 planets and a… Read More »
In “The 3-Body Problem” a planet went up in flames.netflix Netflix’s “The 3-Body Problem” is based on a science fiction trilogy and follows a group of physicists. We asked an astronomer and an aerospace engineer to explain some of the show’s scientific concepts. Fermi paradox and Wow! It might be helpful to know a little… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Humans have many wonderful features, but we lack something that most animals with a backbone have in common: a tail. The exact reason for this was something mysterious. Tails are useful for balance, propulsion, communication,… Read More »
NASA’s Artemis II crew, from left to right: Victor Glover, who will be the first Black person to travel around the moon; Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and commander Reid Wiseman. (NASA via The New York Times) NEW YORK — Do you dream of leaving the planet? NASA is looking for its… Read More »
Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, Sign up for free here. Every ancient object has a story to tell. When researchers dust an object during excavation, a new window opens to the past. Each piece recovered is a small clue that… Read More »
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos each have big plans for the moon and beyond through their respective companies, SpaceX and Blue Origin.NASA/JPL/USGS; Lisa O’Connor/Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images; Business Content Billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos and their space businesses are racing to the moon. Several agreements have set norms for space exploration among countries, but… Read More »
If you’re hunting aliens, you might want to head west. Western states appear to have the best conditions for detecting unidentified anomalous events (UAP). But don’t roll out the welcome mat just yet, there is no evidence that aliens have visited Earth. The best place to spot a UFO in the US may be the… Read More »