The history of the Jedi Order in 'Star Wars'
All aboard this lightspeed tour of the history of the Jedi Order, the peacekeepers of the galaxy.
By Robert Patalano published
Does life exist elsewhere in the universe? If so, how do scientists search for and identify it? Finding life beyond Earth is extremely difficult, partly because other planets are so far away and partly because we are not sure what to look for.
By Douglas Vakoch published
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft, headed to Jupiter’s ice-covered moon Europa in October 2024, will carry a laser-etched message that celebrates humanity’s connection to water.
By Fabian Klenner published
As a planetary scientist and astrobiologist who studies ice grains from Enceladus, I'm interested in whether there is life on this or other icy moons. I also want to understand how scientists like me could detect it.
By Joe Rao published
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks on May 5, and this year looks favorable for a good light show put on by bits of Halley's Comet as they burn up in Earth's atmosphere.
By Scott Snowden last updated
Time to catch up on some long overdue sci-fi, so here's our handy guide to what's on
By Scott Snowden last updated
Time to catch up on some long overdue sci-fi, so here's our handy guide to what's on