The Conversation’s Curious Kids series responds to children’s questions on all sorts of topics, but there’s one that comes up again and again: space. For the second episode in our webinar series, ...

Fun art projects and simple models will do the trick. Read on for inspiration on how you can teach your kids about the solar eclipse and get them excited about the event. "A solar eclipse happens when ...

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In most maps of the solar system, you can expect to see the eight canonical planets (plus whatever Pluto is at the moment) trailing the fiery orange sun like polite little ducklings in a row. In ...

Who doesn't love a good map? I know I certainly do, and the more detailed the map, the better it is. So how about a map of our solar system? Don't worry. Biologist Eleanor Lutz has gone out of her way ...

Hot spots and tunnels to neighboring "superbubbles" seem to have been created by supernovas and infant star outbursts. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Philip Metzger has a vision. The 30-year NASA veteran wants to unleash a fleet of hopping robots — tiny spacecraft that would ply the solar system, map distant worlds and prepare them for the arrival ...

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A 3D map of our cosmic neighborhood has revealed hot and cold regions as well as an "escape tunnel" from our local bubble. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...