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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

The Most Amazing Nebulae Photos Ever Taken

A nebula is basically a giant cloud of gas found in space. The gas in question is mostly hydrogen mixed with helium, dust, other ionized gases and whatever else might be floating around way out there. There was a time when we used the term “nebula” to refer to any...

By Savannah Cox • Jan 7, 2015

The Most Amazing Nebulae Photos Ever Taken

A nebula is basically a giant cloud of gas found in space. The gas in question is mostly hydrogen mixed with helium, dust, other ionized gases and whatever else might be floating around way out there. There was a time when we used the term “nebula” to refer to any...

By Savannah Cox • January 7, 2015

10 Stargazing Sites To Make You Feel Wonderfully Small

There are very few moments more humbling than when you gaze up at the night sky and see the massive world around us, which nevertheless represents just a tiny fraction of the Universe we live in. At least in theory. If you’re a city dweller, heightened light pollution means that...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 14, 2014

10 Stargazing Sites To Make You Feel Wonderfully Small

There are very few moments more humbling than when you gaze up at the night sky and see the massive world around us, which nevertheless represents just a tiny fraction of the Universe we live in. At least in theory. If you’re a city dweller, heightened light pollution means that...

By All That's Interesting • December 14, 2014

29 Space Facts That Prove Earth Is Boring

These interesting space facts about the Sun, Mars, and the universe at large that will make you stand in awe of the grandness of space.

By Alexander Baldwin • Dec 8, 2014

29 Space Facts That Prove Earth Is Boring

These interesting space facts about the Sun, Mars, and the universe at large that will make you stand in awe of the grandness of space.

By Alexander Baldwin • December 8, 2014

6 Future Homes For The Human Race

Greetings, earthlings: you're screwed. Here are six potential future homes for us when Earth becomes uninhabitable.

By Richard Stockton • Nov 24, 2014

6 Future Homes For The Human Race

Greetings, earthlings: you're screwed. Here are six potential future homes for us when Earth becomes uninhabitable.

By Richard Stockton • November 24, 2014

30 Satellite Images That Will Change The Way You See The Earth

Over time, humankind has managed to make its illusions of grandeur actually seem real. These satellite images will fill you with a helpful dose of humility.

By Savannah Cox • Sep 21, 2014

30 Satellite Images That Will Change The Way You See The Earth

Over time, humankind has managed to make its illusions of grandeur actually seem real. These satellite images will fill you with a helpful dose of humility.

By Savannah Cox • September 21, 2014

The Hubble Flickr Stream Is The Most Stunning Thing You’ll See All Week

Before Galileo turned his telescope to the skies in 1610, all that we knew of the universe we knew because we could see it with our naked eyes. Little did we know what wonders they hid from us. Galileo’s work sparked a revolution in science and astronomy, and while he...

By Erin Kelly • Aug 18, 2014

The Hubble Flickr Stream Is The Most Stunning Thing You’ll See All Week

Before Galileo turned his telescope to the skies in 1610, all that we knew of the universe we knew because we could see it with our naked eyes. Little did we know what wonders they hid from us. Galileo’s work sparked a revolution in science and astronomy, and while he...

By Erin Kelly • August 18, 2014

21 Super Amazing Shots From Last Night’s Supermoon

Missed last night's supermoon? Don't worry, we've got you covered.

By Savannah Cox • Aug 11, 2014

21 Super Amazing Shots From Last Night’s Supermoon

Missed last night's supermoon? Don't worry, we've got you covered.

By Savannah Cox • August 11, 2014

4 Wonders Of Our Solar System

There are so many fascinating things in the universe and we don’t even have to travel too far to see them.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 8, 2014

4 Wonders Of Our Solar System

There are so many fascinating things in the universe and we don’t even have to travel too far to see them.

By All That's Interesting • August 8, 2014

These Sun Facts Will Blow Your Mind

Learn how big, hot, and vital the sun is with these fascinating sun facts.

By Kiri Picone • Jul 9, 2014

These Sun Facts Will Blow Your Mind

Learn how big, hot, and vital the sun is with these fascinating sun facts.

By Kiri Picone • July 9, 2014