Did exploding stars cause this mass extinction?
Researchers at the University of Illinois think supernova explosions triggered the end-Devonian mass extinction 359 million years ago.
Category: Physical Sciences
Hubble Image of Jupiter Shows New Storm Brewing
A new Hubble image of Jupiter released by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) reveals a new storm is brewing on the gas giant.
The Moon is Rusting, and Earth is Responsible
Rust in the form of hematite has been found on the Moon, and new research suggests it could be caused by the Earth’s atmosphere.
Help NASA Find Out How Planets Form
A NASA citizen science project called Disk Detective enlists volunteers to study images of solar systems as they’re forming.
Ocean Plastic Mounts Despite Cleanups
Ocean plastic is accumulating rapidly, but reducing plastic waste and improving surface cleanup technology can make a difference in the future.
NASA Science Projects Teach Kids Astronomy
Kids and adults can get involved these citizen science experiments from NASA researchers. Each one comes with educational materials that can help you learn about everything from alien planets to finding asteroids.
The Science of Making a Wild Sourdough Starter
Want to make sourdough starter? The Wild Sourdough Project can help you understand yeast and microbes while helping home bakers create delicious bread.
Light Pollution in Your Community
Can you see the night sky? Study light pollution in your community with the Globe at Night citizen science project.
Study Supermassive Black Holes with Citizen Science
The Spiral Graph Project invites users to trace the shape of a spiral galaxy’s arms. This helps astronomers study the size of supermassive black holes.
Female Space Science Heroes, Interactive App
Get ready to reach across the stars and meet female space science heroes with the new augmented reality (AR) app from the Smithsonian and NASA.