Guide to Space
How Bad Can Solar Storms Get?
Our Sun regularly pelts the Earth with all kinds of radiation and charged particles. Just how bad can these solar…
Could You Put a Black Hole in Your Pocket?
How small do black holes get? Could you carry one around in your pocket? Does that even like a sane…
Could We Live on Jupiter?
When humans finally travel into space, where will we live? Will we ever be able to colonize gas giants like…
What Shape is the Universe?
It's a reasonable question to wonder what the shape of the Universe is. Is it a sphere? A torus? Is…
What is the Moon’s Real Name?
We call it the Moon, but... what's its real name? You know, the name that scientists call the Moon. As…
What Animals Have Been to Space?
When we think of astronauts, we think of humans. But there have been plenty of animals who have traveled in…
Do Astronauts Drink their Pee?
In order to fly in space, astronauts need to make a few sacrifices, like drink their own urine. Yuck? Don't…
Am I Being Watched From Space?
Look up, way up. It's entirely possible that you're looking right at a satellite, which is watching you right back.…
Is There a Mirror Universe?
Could there be a mirror universe, where everything is backwards - and everybody has goatees? How badly do you need…
Does the Solar System Line Up with the Milky Way?
Have you ever wondered if the Solar System and the Milky Way line up perfectly, like plates spinning within plates?…