300 Miles Above Us, Astronauts Give The Space Station A New Door
Two American astronauts installed a new docking port that will allow astronauts traveling with private companies to enter the International Space Station.
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How To Catch The Biggest Wave In The Universe
An L-shaped machine in Louisiana is hunting for some of the most powerful waves in existence: gravitational waves. This wave detector acts like a giant tape measure to capture bends in space and time.
Short Answers To Big Questions: The Power Of Earth's Magnetic Field
All Things Considered asked listeners to ask our resident astrophysicist big questions, so we can give you short answers. Today we explore magnetic fields and explain why they are so powerful on Earth.
Astronomers Are On A Celestial Treasure Hunt. The Prize? Planet Nine
Earlier this year, a pair of scientists predicted the existence of a ninth planet based on computer modeling of the solar system. This fall, the race is on to be the first to spot it in a telescope.
This Year's Perseid Meteor Shower Is Going To Be Quite A Show — Here's How To Watch
Stargazers, get ready for something spectacular on Thursday. The annual Perseid meteor shower, already one of the most reliably impressive celestial events, promises to be especially good this year.
Astronomers Predict Incredible Show As Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks
The popular annual Perseid meteor shower peaks Thursday night. If astronomical predictions hold true, it could be the best show in years.
Short Answers To Big Questions: Exploring Atoms In Space
You've got science questions — we've got answers! Or our astrophysicist, Adam Frank, does. So ask your big questions, and we'll give you short answers. Today he explores atoms in space.
Florida Company Gets One Bureaucratic Step Closer To Landing On The Moon
A Florida company has been given the green light to send a robot off the planet, aiming for the moon. It's a milestone in the effort to privatize space exploration.
The Mystery Of The Fireball That Lit Up The Western Sky
A mysterious fireball seen in the sky over the American West on Wednesday night turned out to be Chinese rocket falling through the atmosphere.
Western U.S. Saw An Amazing Light Show Last Night, Courtesy Of China
The bright object — part of a Chinese rocket — appeared in skies over the western U.S. around 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time, sparking a flurry of reports and a number of striking videos.