A half-century ago, three containers of lunar samples were set aside, to await study by more…
Author: SHANNON HALL
Neptune Has a Newly Discovered Moon. What Else Is It Hiding?
There is much more to learn about the solar system’s eighth planet, which hasn’t been visited…
The Far Side of the Moon: What China and the World Hope to Find
The side of the moon we never see from Earth contains secrets about our solar system’s…
Trilobites: It’s Cold Outside, but Earth Is at Its Closest Approach to the Sun
Our planet’s elliptical orbit doesn’t affect winter or summer temperatures. But some astronomers wonder whether it’s…
Trilobites: Never Mind the Summer Heat: Earth Is at Its Greatest Distance From the Sun
During aphelion, our planet receives 7 percent less sunlight than in January, but changes in the…
Summer Solstice 2018: The Search for Life in the Galaxy
As you mark the longest day of the year, consider the debate among astronomers over whether…
Trilobites: Are Earthquakes More Likely During Full Moons? That’s a Myth, Study Finds
A seismologist scrutinized hundreds of strong earthquakes over four centuries and found no relationship to lunar…
Trilobites: Give Thanks for the Winter Solstice. You Might Not Be Here Without It.
The scientific start of winter offers a moment to reflect on how we might not be…