Space Volcanoes: Where Are They and What Are They Like?
Scientists study meteorites and gather data on volcanic activity on planets and moons across our solar system.
Category: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Learn about the Aurora
As we approach spring, there’s still time to savor the amazing Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. Find out what causes them and where to see them.
Getting to a Flow State in Participatory Science
Aurora chasers find a flow state when they participate in science. Learn more about the psychology of flow state and where to find it.
Dark Energy Does Not Exist
Dark energy was proposed to explain why we have accelerated expansion of the universe, but new research suggests an alternate explanation.
Observe the Moon Night On October 1!
From surveying the Moon to listening in on Jupiter’s radio waves, these celestial citizen science projects will take you out of this world.
The Secret Lives of the Elements
The Secret Lives of the Elements by Dr. Kathryn Harkup was released in the UK in October 2021. It’s reviewed for you by Steven Spence.
The Science and Spirit of the Winter Solstice
Learn about the winter solstice! Find out what it is and why it has been celebrated by human civilizations since time immemorial.
Photographing the Northern Lights in Iceland
Find out how photographer Steven Spence chased the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights in Iceland and got some fantastic photos.
Debunking the aurora myth: What causes an aurora?
Why do we see aurora at night? Considering only the solar wind is not enough to understand auroras. We need to explore also other factors.
Citizen Scientists Find Exoplanets with NASA’s TESS Spacecraft
The space agency is asking citizen scientists to help hunt exoplanets in the vast trove of images gathered by TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite.