What’s Mercury doing to the Sun?
Get ready for an amazing astronomical alignment! On May 9th, 2016, we’ll be able to see the planet Mercury during the daytime as its orbit takes it right across the face of the Sun! ...
Author: Jonathan Jerome
Are there other planets that humans could live on?
What if Earth didn’t exist? Could humans live on Mars? Are there other options for in the Galaxy for us?
Water on Mars
Ordinarily, water wouldn’t stay liquid for very long on the surface of Mars, where the average global temperature is -63˚C (-81˚F)…
Is Pluto a Planet Again?
The object formerly known as the planet Pluto has been receiving a lot of attention over the past couple weeks.
Cosmic coincidence
Mark your calendars, because a triple-threat of astronomical events is coming up! But don’t worry, there’s no cause for alarm.
What is a “sun dog?”
Have you ever noticed on cold days a weird rainbow like halo around the sun? Find out here what it is and why it happens!
If energy can’t be created, how did it get here?
If energy can’t be destroyed or created, where did it all come from in the first place? Is the Universe a closed system?
How to be a rocket scientist
Inflate a balloon. Then let it go. Congratulations! You are now a rocket scientist.
Why is Mars red?
The planet Mars is associated with the colour red in many different languages and stories throughout human history, because of its vivid…
Ask a Scientist: Voyager 1
How do we know that Voyager 1 has left our solar system?
The short answer is that Voyager 1 itself told us so! More specifically
