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.
Over (To) The Moon
Youth Astronomy
Sabrina chats with us about what it takes to get to the moon!
Seasons And The Sun
Youth Astronomy
Sabrina talks about how the Earth's tilt is responsible for Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.
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.
Eclipses
Youth Astronomy
Today, we’ll explain the difference between solar and lunar eclipses.
Phases Of The Moon
Youth Astronomy
Today we'll find out how the moon's changing shapes tell us about its journey around Earth.
The Sun
Youth Astronomy
What makes this star so special that it keeps our entire solar system working?
Tobi's Question: What Is A Supernova?
Youth Astronomy
Are your kids wondering, “What is a supernova?” This question came from Tobi, a student from the United States.
Following The Sun
Youth Astronomy
In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about that marvellous big ball of light in the sky; The Sun!
Earth's Rotation & Revolution
Youth Astronomy
In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about the Earth's rotation and revolution.
We Might Find Alien Life In 2303 Days
Adults Astronomy
Europa Clipper is looking for signs of alien life in a very deadly place.
Why Is The Milky Way Flat?
Youth Astronomy
Explore the ever-evolving structure of the Milky Way galaxy, and find out how it got its spiral shape.
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
Adults Astronomy
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.