How the Hubble Space Telescope’s Iconic Photos Changed the Way Everybody Saw Space
Hubble scientists and historians reflect on how the famed telescope's images impacted American culture and science.
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The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Aspiring Astronaut and Polymath Who Sees Patterns in Just About Everything
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
Astronomers Found an Ancient Ocean on Mars
Now a cold, barren desert, Mars once had an ocean bigger than the Arctic.
The Psychology of Mars One Hopefuls
Studies show that it takes a certain kind of crazy to volunteer for a trip to Mars.
The Big Sleep: Suspended Animation and the Potential Benefits of Human Hibernation
The extreme survival tricks of hibernators could help us overcome life-threatening injuries.
Should We Colonize the Moon? And How Much Would It Cost?
Sorry, Russia. Establishing a moon colony would require no less than tens of billions of dollars and the cooperation of numerous countries.
NASA Attempts to Conquer One of the Great Challenges of Space Travel: Menu Fatigue
Meet the six-person team working high on the dry, volcanic terrain of Mauna Loa—an area remarkably similar to the Martian landscape—to develop new foods for astronauts.
Building an Elevator to Space
We traveled to Seattle's Museum of Flight for the annual International Space Elevator Consortium to meet the engineers and space hippies that are working hard to realize the dream of one self-taught Russian scientist.
A Giant Leap Forward
Forced to go it alone into space, China has reaped the benefits of building an aerospace industry from the ground up. Now that the future of America's program looks most uncertain, China may be poised to slingshot ahead.