Solar System Rosetta Mission Crashes Into Comet Theories October 3, 2016 The historic Rosetta mission has ended with a crash landing. How has it changed ideas about comets? CONTINUE READING
Physics Magnetic News August 3, 2015 Magnetism is an important force in astronomy, planetary science and life. Here are news items involving magnets and magnetic fields. CONTINUE READING
Origin of Life Origin of Life for Dummies August 1, 2015 Readers can decide if these news stories on the origin of life represent smart science or not. CONTINUE READING
Solar System Solar System Reversals February 9, 2015 The planets keep going around, but theories about them often stop and go backward or sideways. When nothing else works, send in the impactors! CONTINUE READING
Solar System First Rosetta Science Results Are Surprising January 26, 2015 The first suite of science papers from the Rosetta mission has been published, giving new insights about comets. CONTINUE READING
Solar System Saturn Rescues Earth: Outer Planet Wonders November 22, 2014 How Saturn saved the Earth, and other news from the ringed planet, its family, and other bodies in the outer solar system. CONTINUE READING
Solar System Comet Lander Working, But Not Optimal November 13, 2014 Rosetta's Philae lander hopped twice before landing in the shade in a tilted position, but the instruments are working. CONTINUE READING
Solar System Rosetta's Philae: ESA Lands Probe on Comet November 12, 2014 Another space first: the European Space Agency's Rosetta mission landed its Philae probe on a comet this morning, but will it stick? CONTINUE READING
Solar System Mercury, Moon May Still Be Erupting October 17, 2014 Two objects that should be old and dead show surprising activity. Other indications of youthfulness in the solar system are noted. CONTINUE READING
Solar System Of Planets and People September 29, 2014 Here's a quick tour of the planets to see what's newsworthy. CONTINUE READING
Solar System Rosetta and the Stone August 6, 2014 A historic comet rendezvous mission begins today after ten years in space. CONTINUE READING