Dear Science Podcast: How big is the moon?
Earth’s nearest neighbor is a giant, but how can we visualize the moon’s size? We answer this cosmic question from Daniel, age 6 and discuss
Earth’s nearest neighbor is a giant, but how can we visualize the moon’s size? We answer this cosmic question from Daniel, age 6 and discuss
Have you found a unique-looking rock in your backyard and wondered where it came from? Could it be a meteorite from outer space? In this
We are back outside this week as we explore more with fire. We are blasting out of this world with this activity as we explore
With the maiden launch of NASA’s mega rocket Space Launch System (SLS) and the imminent test launch of SpaceX’s own mega-rocket Starship, human journeys to
Last month, some of us here on earth were lucky enough to experience a full lunar eclipse. These are such cool astronomical events, but we
Who doesn’t love space? Astronauts have one of the coolest jobs, because they get to live in and explore space for months at a time.
We have received so many amazing questions through our Dear Science campaign, including this one from Ben, age 7. Why do meteors sometimes burn up? Surprisingly,
At the Connecticut Science Center, you can learn a lot about the moon. You can find out how its craters were formed-and make some yourself.
We have received so many amazing questions through our Dear Science campaign, including this one from Olivia, age 7. Why does Mars have 2 moons?
As a boy, I fell hard for almost anything space. My whole allowance went towards buying LEGO bricks so I could build ever bigger space
Happy Memorial Day! Thank you for joining us again for Movie Monday. Today we are excited to share the two hour NOVA special Black Hole
Narrated by Malcolm McDowell If you’re like me you’ve spent a lot of time thinking about one thing lately. Aliens. Where are they, how long
Ahhh, Star Wars, arguably one of the most popular movie franchises in history. Even if you are among the three or so people on the
When we’re asked to make observations of nature, sometimes it feels like a quiz. What am I supposed to be seeing? If you go out
The Apollo moon landing. The Hubble Space Telescope. The Curiosity Rover. For over 60 years, NASA has been behind some of the most iconic feats