Why are there two tides a day? - Elise Cutts
Adults Astronomy
Dig into how the Sun and Moon are responsible for the tides on Earth, and what this force looks like on other celestial bodies.
Which Planet Has The Strongest Quakes?
Adults Astronomy
Earth might be the only planet with tectonic plates, but it is not the only one with quakes because quakes can be caused by a ton of different things in the solar system.
Surprise: There was a universe before the Big Bang | Ethan Siegel
Adults Astronomy
"Asking the question of, where did the entire universe come from, is no longer a question for poets and theologians and philosophers.
Are We Alone in the Universe? We’re Close to Finding Out | Lisa Kaltenegger | TED
Adults Astronomy
Astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger explores the thrilling possibility of discovering life beyond Earth, highlighting how cutting-edge technology like the James Webb Space Telescope lets us analyze distant planets for signs of life in unprecedented detail.
We Might Find Alien Life In 2303 Days
Adults Astronomy
Europa Clipper is looking for signs of alien life in a very deadly place.
An Ancient Roman Shipwreck May Explain the Universe
Adults Astronomy
Why would astrophysicists care about a two millennia old Roman shipwreck between the islands of Sardinia and Mal Di Ventre?
The Solar System is Beige
Adults Astronomy
Whether you grew up with a poster of the solar system on your bedroom wall or not, you've probably got a specific idea of what the planets look like. From brilliantly blue Neptune to the "red planet" Mars. But if you managed to actually visit these worlds, you'd find reality... a little beige.
MinuteEarth Explains: Solar Eclipses
Adults Astronomy
Over the last year, we at MinuteEarth and MinutePhysics have had the privilege of working with NASA's Heliophysics Education Activation Team make a series of videos about the awesomeness of solar eclipses. Here they are, all seven of them!
Why We Need To Teach Astronomy
Adults Astronomy
People don’t understand the scale of the Universe.
Eclipses Used To Be Terrifying
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Because eclipses are powerful and frightening events, ancient cultures went to great lengths to understand eclipses, leading to remarkably accurate predictions and helping invent the science of astronomy.
How One Line in the Oldest Math Text Hinted at Hidden Universes
Adults Astronomy
A huge thank you to Prof. Geraint Lewis and Dr. Ashmeet Singh for helping us understand the applications of Non-Euclidean geometry in astronomy/cosmology.
Why Are Saturn’s Rings Younger Than Saturn?
Adults Astronomy
Saturn's rings are younger than Saturn, and the most spectacular sight in the Solar System is also disappearing. How do we know? By running our finger through some cosmic dust.
Why Is Our Moon Two-Faced?
Adults Astronomy
The near side of the Moon has a thin crust and is covered in maria. The far side has a thick crust and almost no maria.
How the James Webb Space Telescope Will Unfold the Universe | John C. Mather | TED
Adults Astronomy
The James Webb Space Telescope is a miracle of modern science and engineering.
Does Planet 9 Exist?
Adults Astronomy
A planet has been predicted to orbit the sun with a period of 10,000 years, a mass 5x that of Earth on a highly elliptical and inclined orbit.
We're STILL Not Saying It's Aliens, But Tabby's Star Is Getting Weirder
Adults Astronomy
The light from KIC 8462852 faded again, and scientists have some new theories about what's behind astronomy's most mysterious star.
Decoding the ancient astronomy of Stonehenge
Adults Astronomy
The solstice alignments of Stonehenge, explained.
How to SEE or HEAR the Big Bang
Adults Astronomy
So you know a bit about the Big Bang - but did you know that you can physically see or hear it in your every day life? Find out how 'static' often contains remnants from this monumental event.
The beginning of the universe, for beginners
Adults Astronomy
How did the universe begin -- and how is it expanding? CERN physicist Tom Whyntie shows how cosmologists and particle physicists explore these questions by replicating the heat, energy, and activity of the first few seconds of our universe, from right after the Big Bang.
What Color is the Universe?
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When you stare up at the night sky, you might think that the universe is really black, but that's just because our eyes aren't sensitive enough to see the billions and billions of multicolored stars out there. Ever wonder why certain stars are certain colors? And what color is our sun, really? If we looked at enough stars, could we figure out the average color of the universe?
How Many Stars Are There?
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Counting stars from the shore of the cosmic ocean...