29:26
Star Trek’s Science Advisor Reveals The Real Astrophysics On Screen
Astrophysicist Dr. Erin Macdonald talks about consulting on the famous series and the real (and fictional) science on screen.
6:33
SpaceX Explosion Damages Environment Around Launch Site
A debris cloud deposited potentially hazardous material as far as six miles north of the launch pad.
5:17
The Private Space Race Takes A Toll On Planet Earth
Carbon dioxide is the least of our worries when it comes to private spaceflight.
9:53
An Explosive End For A Massive Rocket
The uncrewed test flight of SpaceX’s Super Heavy rocket and Starship space vehicle ended suddenly minutes after liftoff.
2:13
Listen To Science Friday’s New Arts Podcast, ‘Universe Of Art’
On ‘Universe of Art,’ meet illustrators who draw invertebrate butts and astrophysicists who 3D-print galaxies they’re studying.
27:58
Is Anybody Out There? The Quest For Life In Space
Science journalist Jaime Green takes on the long history and challenges of searching for signs of alien life in her new book.
Imagining Life In The Cosmos: ‘The Possibility Of Life’ Author Q&A
On May 24, join our event with the author of ‘The Possibility of Life’ about how we imagine life on other planets tell us about ourselves.
How Artists Illustrate Exoplanets With Just A Few Data Points
We can’t visit exoplanets to take photos or videos, so artists take a few scant pieces of data to help us imagine new, otherworldly terrains.
10:20
NASA Announces Artemis II Crew For Next Moon Mission
Astronauts for the next lunar mission have been chosen, including the first woman and first person of color.
17:14
Listen To Ethereal Sounds Derived From Space
NASA’s Sonification Project aims to turn astrophysics data into sound, enabling visually impaired people to engage with outer space.