Latest articles by Nola Taylor Tillman
Gravitational Waves Could Guide Space 'Hitchhikers' to a Magrathea-Like World
Gravitational waves could reveal planets around white dwarfs, even those beyond our galaxy.
Apollo 11 Was a Voyage of Discovery About Our Solar System — Here's What We Learned
When Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, he took one giant leap for planetary science.
We're Still Learning from the Apollo Moon Landings, But What If We Went Back?
Apollo's moon rocks changed science — but there's more to learn if we go back.
Eris: The First Dwarf Planet
The discovery of Eris led to Pluto's demotion to dwarf planet.
How Scientists Plan to Study the Total Solar Eclipse 2019
The elusive solar corona will be a key point of scientific studies during the July 2, 2019 total eclipse.
No Aliens Needed: Odd Properties of the 1st Known Interstellar Visitor Can Be Natural
'Oumuamua, the first known interstellar visitor, doesn't need an extraterrestrial solution to explain its oddities, according to a new study.
Meteor 'Smoke' May Spawn Cotton Candy Clouds on Mars
Cotton candy clouds in the Martian middle atmosphere may owe their life to dying meteors.
'Cold Quasars' May Be at the End of Their Lives, But They Can Still Birth Stars
Despite signs that they are at the end of their lifetime, some galaxies may continue to produce stars, contrary to expectations.
Magnetic Fields May Muzzle Milky Way's Monster Black Hole
The mysteriously quiet behavior of the Milky Way's supermassive black hole may be influenced by magnetic field lines.
Charles Lindbergh and the First Solo Transatlantic Flight
"Lucky Lindy" electrified the world and changed public opinion about air travel.
Red Dwarfs: The Most Common and Longest-Lived Stars
Most of the star nearest to Earth are red dwarfs, but they are too dim to be seen with the naked eye.
Apollo 11: First Men on the Moon
Apollo 11 astronauts were the first to leave footprints on the moon.
The First Space Shuttle Flight Into Space
The first launch of the space shuttle Columbia touched off a new era in space flight.
How and Why Do Planets Die?
Fire, ice, volcano or star — planets have a variety of ways to die.
Fingerprints of Venus Transformation May Be Hidden in Plain Sight
The transformation of a water-rich Venus to an overheated world may be preserved in its complex geological features.
An Ice Giant and Warped Disk? Weird Star's Mysteries Just Get Weirder
For over a decade, a warped disk around a young star puzzled astronomers — but new research suggests explanations for two of the mysteries it poses.
A Newborn Monster Black Hole May Get the Boot When Its Parent Galaxies Collide
The most massive black hole mergers can hurl the new, combined object free from their galaxy.
The Lunar South Pole Is a Rich Target for NASA's 2024 Moon Goal
Pence's five-year lunar challenge targets the moon's south pole, an area rich in water and science.
Toast Japan's Hayabusa2 Mission with These Ryugu-Themed Drinks
The asteroid Ryugu may be surprisingly dry, but that doesn't mean you have to be.
Universe Quickly Spawned Stars After Big Bang, Ancient Galaxy Shows
Observations of the most distant galaxy ever identified revealed traces of oxygen from at least one previous generation of stars, a sign that star formation got off to an early start.
NASA's IBEX Mission: Exploring the Edge of the Solar System
IBEX is helping astronomers figure out where the edge of our solar system ends and the rest of space begins.
NASA's Stardust Mission: The Space Probe That Brought Stardust to Earth
Over the course of 11 years, Stardust visited an asteroid and two comets and sent pieces of space matter back to Earth.
NASA's New Millennium Program: Taking Risks to Reduce Future Danger
The New Millennium Program explored new technology in space to reduce mission costs.
