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7 Fascinating Facts About Martian Dust Devils
Martian dust devils have been intriguing astronomers and climatologists for decades. Here’s some amazing trivia about these red planet whirlwinds.
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NASA's Interactive Eclipse Map Tells You Where and When to Get the Best View
If you want to experience the solar eclipse on April 8, this interactive tool has everything you need to know.
Can You Really Go Blind Staring at a Solar Eclipse?
Total solar eclipse mania is gripping the United States. Should the wide-eyed and unprotected hazard a peek at this rare phenomenon?
This Fine Dining Experience in Space Will Cost $495,000 a Plate
SpaceVIP plans to send six gastronomic guests 100,000 feet above sea level in a giant hydrogen balloon.
8 Safety Tips for Watching the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Whether you’ll be in the path of totality or elsewhere in North America, you need to be cautious when viewing the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Solar Eclipse 2024: The Mental Floss Viewing Guide
Here's everything you need to know about Great North American Eclipse, from its path of totality, to the best place to view it, to finding safe eclipse glasses.
Does the Full Moon Really Make People Act Strangely?
Along with Mercury in retrograde, the full moon is a pretty popular scapegoat for bad luck and bizarre behavior. Is it warranted?
100 Things We Learned in 2023
From record-breaking plants and incredible animal news to space superlatives and the awesome power of Taylor Swift fans, here’s the long list of things we learned in 2023.
“Humanity’s Next Giant Leap”: Citizen Astronaut Kellie Gerardi Envisions the Future of Spaceflight
Bioastronautics researcher Kellie Gerardi envisions a future when space is open to all.
Kick off 2024 with January’s Wolf Moon, the First Full Moon of the Year
The wolf moon—the first full moon of 2024—is a great chance for astronomy enthusiasts to ring in the new year.
How to See the International Space Station From Where You Live
The ISS orbits Earth once every 90 minutes, giving sky-gazers plenty of chances to see it.
6 Strange “Alien” Languages Created by Linguists
Exolangs are constructed languages that imagine how the languages of extraterrestrial beings might look and sound—and linguists have come up with some pretty mind-bending options.
Why Is the Space Needle Shaped Like That?
Seattle’s iconic Space Needle debuted at the 1962 World’s Fair—and was inspired by America's Space Race with the Soviet Union.
25 Facts About the Winter Solstice, the Shortest Day of the Year
Whether you’re a fan of winter or wish it would go away, here are 25 things to note about the winter solstice, a.k.a. the shortest day of the year.
The 10 Best Places for Stargazing in the U.S.
Utah's state and national parks dominate the list of America's best stargazing locations.
Watch Amazing Footage of a Meteorite Crashing in Russia
The gigantic asteroid exploded in the skies over Chelyabinsk, Russia—and it was caught on camera.
Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower Dazzle December Skies
The Geminids are famous for producing some of the brightest and most frequent meteors of the year.
Wearing Shoes Indoors Is Much Grosser Than You Think
Warning: You might be shocked to learn what kinds of germs are stuck to the bottoms and even the insides of your favorite shoes.
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An Astronaut Tool Bag Is Now Orbiting Earth
The tool kit, which was lost during a spacewalk, is visible from Earth.
See a Huge, Super Bright Jupiter Reach Opposition This Week
Jupiter at opposition is the best time of year to see the solar system’s largest planet in the night sky.
100 Facts That Will Make You Go “WTF”
Weird but fascinating facts about everything from the guy who dragged cars with his nipples to frogs shedding (and eating!) their own skin.
The Leonid Meteor Shower Explodes Across Skies This November
Known for producing the occasional meteor storm, the Leonid meteor shower is highly anticipated among astronomy fans.
The Stories Behind 8 Famous Photos
From Elvis Presley wearing a velvet suit to meet Richard Nixon to the migrant mother who unwittingly became the face of the Great Depression, these are the true stories behind a few iconic photographs from history.
See an Annular Solar Eclipse Cast a “Ring of Fire” in October’s Sky
In October, catch this special type of solar eclipse that occurs only once every year or two.