Latest articles by Rebecca Sohn
'You could feel the energy and wonder': Despite clouds, totality wows crowds during solar eclipse in Syracuse
The total solar eclipse on April 8 plunged Syracuse, New York's Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology into darkness for 90 seconds, creating a wondrous and memorable totality.
The James Webb Space Telescope has solved a lot of puzzles, and created a few more
Hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson, the 2024 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate surrounded the James Webb Space Telescope's scientific revolution.
What are the true colors of images from the James Webb Space Telescope?
We explore the true colors of images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to see what the cosmos really looks like.
How long would it take to walk around Mars?
Space mysteries In this space mysteries piece we take a look at how long it would take to walk around Mars and what factors would affect journey time.
Kitt Peak National Observatory: Facts, research and visitor information
Kitt Peak National Observatory, located about 56 miles from Tucson, Arizona, boasts two dozen telescopes for professional research, plus an extensive menu of programs for public visitors.
What is the smallest known planet?
Space mysteries Although Kepler 37-b has held the title of "smallest planet" for over a decade, it won't hold that designation forever.
What are wormholes?
Reference The wormhole theory postulates that a theoretical passage through space-time could create shortcuts for long journeys across the universe.
What are nacreous clouds?
Reference Learn more about nacreous clouds, also known as polar stratospheric clouds. We take a look at how these colorful clouds form and why they're so rare.
10 fascinating facts about the moon
If you thought you knew all there is to know about the moon, think again. Here are 10 cool facts about Earth's lunar neighbor.
What would happen if you moved at the speed of light?
Space Mysteries We take a look at what would happen to the human body if it could travel at the speed of light.
Cancer constellation: Facts about the crab in the zodiac
Reference Cancer the Crab is the dimmest constellation of the Zodiac yet it contains one of the brightest star clusters.
What would happen if Earth stopped spinning?
We can't feel Earth spinning and you probably take it for granted, but what would happen if it stopped spinning? We take a look at the disastrous impacts it would have.
Yuri Gagarin: Facts about the first human in space
Reference Yuri Gagarin was the first human in space when he orbited Earth in 1961 aboard the Vostok 1 space capsule.
Venus' atmosphere: Composition, clouds and weather
Reference The atmosphere of Venus is thick with clouds of carbon dioxide and has led to an extreme version of the same greenhouse effect currently causing climate change on Earth.
What is the biggest planet ever found?
space mysteries In this space mysteries piece, we investigate the giants of our universe in search of the biggest planet. It might surprise you that there's more than one candidate.
Astronomical Unit: How far away is the sun?
Reference Earth's distance from the sun averages about 93 million miles (150 million km), which scientists also call one astronomical unit (1 AU).
Andromeda Galaxy: Facts about our closest galactic neighbor
Reference The Andromeda galaxy is the most distant object in the sky that you can see with your unaided eye. It's also on a collision course with our Milky Way.
Metal asteroid Psyche has a ridiculously high 'value.' But what does that even mean?
NASA's upcoming Psyche mission could be incredibly valuable — not only for planetary science but also for the budding asteroid mining industry.
Jupiter's Great Red Spot: Everything you need to know
Reference Jupiter's Great Red Spot is the largest storm in the solar system and has been raging for hundreds of years. We explore the phenomenon in more detail here.
Scorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion
Reference The Scorpius constellation is one of the 13 zodiac constellations and one of the brightest constellations in the sky. We explore the Scorpion in more detail here.
The Pleiades: Facts about the "Seven Sisters" star cluster
Reference The Pleiades is a bright star cluster and a popular skywatching target. We take a look at where it is located and the mythology behind the famous asterism.
The James Webb Space Telescope wraps 1st year peering across the universe. What has it discovered so far?
Here is what the James Webb Space Telescope has been up to in its first year, and what might be next for the telescope that is already revolutionizing our understanding of the cosmos.
Boötes constellation: Location, stars and mythology
Refrence Boötes is a constellation in the northern hemisphere containing one of the brightest stars in the night sky, Arcturus.
