Solar Flares 2024
Youth Space
In May 2024, Earth saw a huge increase in extreme geomagnetic storms, leading to some spectacular aurora displays around the world.
The Solar System is Beige
Adults Space
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 Space
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!
There Are Thousands of Alien Empires in The Milky Way
Adults Space
We often assume that advanced technology will make it easy for aliens to colonize space. But what if space exploration is always difficult, no matter how advanced you are?
The Paradox of an Infinite Universe
Adults Space
What is outside of the universe? We know that the universe had a beginning 14 billion years ago and that it has been expanding ever since.
3 Mysteries of the Universe
Adults Space
We're still in the dark about what 95 percent of our universe is made of — and the standard model for understanding particle physics has hit a limit.
Odysseus Spacecraft Lands On The Moon
Youth Space
On Thursday evening, the Odysseus spacecraft landed on the Moon. It's the first time a US spacecraft has landed on the Moon in 50 years.
Weird Things Animals Do During Eclipses
Adults Space
For centuries, humans have reported animals freaking out during solar eclipses, like birds falling from the sky and bees hiding in their hives, but the animals most affected by eclipses might be us.
What You Need To Know About Europa
Youth Space
Exploring this ocean world with our Europa Clipper spacecraft could provide new clues in our search for life beyond Earth.
How To Draw: Uranus
Kids Space
Today, in this easy drawing video for kids, see how to draw the planet Uranus and how to write out the letters.
The largest river on Earth is actually in the sky - Iseult Gillespie
Adults Space
Explore the Amazon rainforest’s flying rivers, and dig into why these invisible waterways are essential to life on Earth.
How To Destroy The Universe
Adults Space
The universe is going to die one day, and a fight between two titans will decide our cosmic fate.
Zoom Zoom Zoom We're on our Way to Mars
Kids Space
In this fun and catchy song, we will go on an exciting journey to the red planet.
Monitoring Methane From Space
Youth Space
Satellites have a really important role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Astronaut Tells The Story Behind Iconic Space Photos | WIRED
Adults Space
ESA Astronaut Tim Peake visits WIRED to have a look back at pivotal moments in the history of human space flight, captured in 8 unforgettable photographs.
How To Draw: Saturn
Kids Space
See how to draw the planet Saturn and how to write out the letters!
Lightning From Space
Youth Space
Discover the first results from Europe’s first Lightning Imager onboard the Meteosat Third Generation.