Astronomers have long called Uranus and Neptune the “ice giants” because models suggested that these outer planets’ interiors are largely made of mixtures of water, ammonia and other ices — compounds that freeze easily in deep space. But new research reveals that we actually know very little about what’s going on inside these planets, causing researchers to propose that…
Meteor hunters rejoice! The Orionid meteor shower 2025 peaks next week with no moon in sight
October 14, 2025
Get ready stargazers! The Orionid meteor shower peaks next week overnight on Oct. 20-21, bringing with it a flurry of spectacular ‘shooting stars’ to brighten a blissfully dark moonless sky.
The Orionid meteor shower is active from Oct. 2 to Nov. 7. It occurs…
Scientists open untouched Apollo 17 lunar samples from 1972 — they may hold clues about the moon's violent origins
October 14, 2025
Scientists have found that a sample of the moon brought to Earth in 1972 by Apollo 17 astronauts contains a ratio of sulfur isotopes very different to what we see on Earth. It’s a discovery that could either tell us about the giant impact that formed the moon, or about…
ISS astronaut captures amazing video of SpaceX Starlink satellite train cruising above auroras
October 13, 2025
An amazing new video shows flashes of sunlight sparkling off a batch of SpaceX satellites, with a green aurora glowing just below.
NASA astronaut Don Pettit, an accomplished amateur photographer, captured the stunning “train” of SpaceX Starlink broadband satellites during his recent mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The aurora was produced by solar particles slamming…
The case for a newborn ocean on Saturn’s moon Mimas continues to build.
Research mapping the thickness of the world’s icy crust not only provides a window for how old an existing ocean might be but also probes where the crust might be at its thinnest — the…
If you’re a space buff but haven’t already seen the 1995 film “Apollo 13,” it’s worth the watch. It recreates the near-disaster mission marked by an oxygen tank explosion and emergency ocean-landing back to Earth starring Tom Hanks as Jim…
Prime Day in October is over, but if you’re quick, you can still save $100 on the Lego Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon, one of the best Lego Star Wars sets ever.
Save $100 on the Lego Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon when you grab it from Walmart.
The Lego Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon is one of our favorite sets; we gave it five stars in our review, and it’s a monster. It comes with…
Blast off with the 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli for World Space Week on Arm and Hammer's Baking Soda Rocket Day
October 10, 2025
The volatile, back-and-forth relationship between baking soda and vinegar is one we all know well.
Every time the two get together, you can count on a serious — and seriously fun — reaction. But if you’re still mixing your chemical-reaction cocktails to make miniature…
There once was a dream of cities in space — vast cylindrical habitats, self-sufficient and populated by millions who would look down on the Earth from their lofty perch.
Back in the 1970s, one serious scientist believed that by now this dream would have been a reality.
We think this DJI drone is the best for beginners — it is now 20% cheaper for Prime Big Deal Days
October 9, 2025
The DJI Mini 4K is one of the best beginner drones on the market and it’s 20% off for Prime Day in October, so today is your last chance to save big on something that was already good value for money.
Save 20% on the DJI Mini 4K when you grab it from Amazon on the last day of Prime Day in October.
We also believe that the DJI Mini 4K is one of the best drones you can get overall, as we gave…
