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9 X-Files Episodes That Were Based On Real Events

Now that The X-Files revival has been confirmed (we’re getting six new episodes in January of 2016, which even made David Duchovny weep with joy), many have begun their requisite binge-watching of all nine seasons. What viewers might not have realized the first time around is that many episodes of...

By Abby Norman • Jun 23, 2015

9 X-Files Episodes That Were Based On Real Events

Now that The X-Files revival has been confirmed (we’re getting six new episodes in January of 2016, which even made David Duchovny weep with joy), many have begun their requisite binge-watching of all nine seasons. What viewers might not have realized the first time around is that many episodes of...

By Abby Norman • June 23, 2015

How Humans At Concordia Station In Antarctica Are Preparing For Life On Mars

One of the best ways to prepare for life on Mars is to spend an extended period of time at Concordia Station in Antarctica.

By John Schellhase • Jun 19, 2015

How Humans At Concordia Station In Antarctica Are Preparing For Life On Mars

One of the best ways to prepare for life on Mars is to spend an extended period of time at Concordia Station in Antarctica.

By John Schellhase • June 19, 2015

The First Trillionaires Will Be Made In Space: The Future Of Mining

As space colonization begins to look like more of a reality, the private sector has set its sights on space mining.

By All That's Interesting • May 18, 2015

The First Trillionaires Will Be Made In Space: The Future Of Mining

As space colonization begins to look like more of a reality, the private sector has set its sights on space mining.

By All That's Interesting • May 18, 2015

Meet Annie Jump Cannon, Celestial Badass

In her lifetime, Annie Jump Cannon identified half a million stars. How many can you identify?

By Abby Norman • May 6, 2015

Meet Annie Jump Cannon, Celestial Badass

In her lifetime, Annie Jump Cannon identified half a million stars. How many can you identify?

By Abby Norman • May 6, 2015

44 Historic NASA Photos From The Glory Days Of Space Exploration

From the first Moon landing to jaw-dropping spacewalks, these classic NASA images will take you back to the early Space Age.

By John Schellhase • Apr 28, 2015

44 Historic NASA Photos From The Glory Days Of Space Exploration

From the first Moon landing to jaw-dropping spacewalks, these classic NASA images will take you back to the early Space Age.

By John Schellhase • April 28, 2015

Vintage NASA Photography Highlights Our Space Legacy

Due to relatively recent funding cuts at NASA, it seems that interest in and support of space travel is at an all-time low. It hasn’t always been this way, though. The Cold War helped convene scientists, politicians and security specialists and focus attention to the stars. The developments that followed...

By Erin Kelly • Apr 1, 2015

Vintage NASA Photography Highlights Our Space Legacy

Due to relatively recent funding cuts at NASA, it seems that interest in and support of space travel is at an all-time low. It hasn’t always been this way, though. The Cold War helped convene scientists, politicians and security specialists and focus attention to the stars. The developments that followed...

By Erin Kelly • April 1, 2015

Meet Ceres, The Dwarf Planet With Giant Surprises

Not quite an asteroid, not quite a planet: the dwarf planet Ceres is filled with mysteries and the space probe Dawn is on a mission to uncover them.

By Susan Sims • Mar 21, 2015

Meet Ceres, The Dwarf Planet With Giant Surprises

Not quite an asteroid, not quite a planet: the dwarf planet Ceres is filled with mysteries and the space probe Dawn is on a mission to uncover them.

By Susan Sims • March 21, 2015

The Strangest Exoplanets We Have Ever Discovered

We've done some major uncovering our galactic neighbors and, just like in your own neighborhood, some of them are a little peculiar.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 3, 2015

The Strangest Exoplanets We Have Ever Discovered

We've done some major uncovering our galactic neighbors and, just like in your own neighborhood, some of them are a little peculiar.

By All That's Interesting • February 3, 2015

The Andromeda Galaxy Reminds Us How Small We Are

The world's largest image of the Andromeda Galaxy shows the impressive size and scope of the star system.

By Kiri Picone • Jan 23, 2015

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The Andromeda Galaxy Reminds Us How Small We Are

The world's largest image of the Andromeda Galaxy shows the impressive size and scope of the star system.

By Kiri Picone • January 23, 2015

What Would Happen If You Approached A Black Hole?

Black holes have captured the interest of scientists and pop culture lovers for the ages. So what happens to the human body if it enters one?

By All That's Interesting • Jan 12, 2015

What Would Happen If You Approached A Black Hole?

Black holes have captured the interest of scientists and pop culture lovers for the ages. So what happens to the human body if it enters one?

By All That's Interesting • January 12, 2015