I’m an artist using scientific data as an artistic medium − here’s how I make meaning

Sarah Nance uses geologic data and a variety of artistic media to help people think about their place in the landscapes they use and occupy.

Sarah Nance, Assistant Professor of Integrated Practice in Art and Design, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
Jan. 19, 2024 ~8 min

Dark energy is one of the biggest puzzles in science and we're now a step closer to understanding it

The nature of dark energy remains one of the biggest puzzles in cosmology.

Robert Nichol, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, University of Surrey • conversation
Jan. 8, 2024 ~6 min


Privatised Moon landings: the two US missions set to open a new era of commercial lunar exploration

The Peregrine and Nova-C landers are due to carry out valuable science at two diverse lunar locations.

Ian Whittaker, Senior Lecturer in Physics, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Jan. 2, 2024 ~8 min

From the Moon's south pole to an ice-covered ocean world, several exciting space missions are slated for launch in 2024

Expect lots of space missions to launch this coming year, with exciting new science to follow.

Ali M. Bramson, Assistant Professor of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University • conversation
Dec. 26, 2023 ~9 min

Scientists and space agencies are shooting for the Moon -- 5 essential reads on modern lunar missions

Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing on the Moon made 2023 a big year for lunar exploration, and future years will come with even more discoveries.

Mary Magnuson, Assistant Science Editor • conversation
Dec. 12, 2023 ~8 min

Unwrapping Uranus and its icy secrets: What NASA would learn from a mission to a wild world

Five of the Uranus moons might be ocean worlds − and if there’s water, there might be life.

Mike Sori, Assistant Professor of Planetary Science, Purdue University • conversation
Nov. 28, 2023 ~7 min

Earthrise: historian uncovers the true origins of the 'image of the century’

Borman’s professionalism helped the risky Apollo 8 mission become a success.

Robert Poole, Professor of History, University of Central Lancashire • conversation
Nov. 17, 2023 ~8 min

Scientists suspect there's ice hiding on the Moon, and a host of missions from the US and beyond are searching for it

Some dark craters on the Moon are never exposed to light − ice could be hiding in these permanently shadowed regions, and India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission marked a big step toward finding it.

Paul Hayne, Assistant Professor of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Nov. 15, 2023 ~8 min


Specialized training programs using sensory augmentation devices could prevent astronauts from getting disoriented in space

When you’re an astronaut landing on the Moon, you can’t rely on the same gravitational cues we have on Earth. But regimented training with sensory devices could one day prevent spatial disorientation.

Vivekanand Pandey Vimal, Research Scientist, Brandeis University • conversation
Nov. 10, 2023 ~10 min

Asteroids in the solar system could contain undiscovered, superheavy elements

Scientists have been searching Earth’s surface for superheavy elements too difficult to make in the lab, but now, many are looking to the skies instead.

Johann Rafelski, Professor of Physics, University of Arizona • conversation
Oct. 27, 2023 ~8 min

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