Why Is The Milky Way Flat?
Youth Space
Explore the ever-evolving structure of the Milky Way galaxy, and find out how it got its spiral shape.
Spacecraft Returns To Earth
Youth Space
Two astronauts who made it to the International Space Station will bid farewell to the faulty spacecraft they were using today, as it's set to return to Earth - without them.
An Ancient Roman Shipwreck May Explain the Universe
Adults Space
Why would astrophysicists care about a two millennia old Roman shipwreck between the islands of Sardinia and Mal Di Ventre?
Here Comes The Sun
Youth Space
In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina chats about the sun; what it is, how it works, and how the energy gets to us here on Earth.
Dorothy J. Vaughn
Youth Space
Dorothy J. Vaughan was a pioneer human computer and visionary who was integral in the expansion of a diverse workforce across NASA.
Cleaning Up Space Debris
Youth Space
Paladin Space founder Harrison Box, explains the dangers of space debris — and how their innovative solution aims to combat this threat.
Defying Gravity
Youth Space
Sabrina talks about gravity and explains that when we talk about gravity pulling things down, what we really mean is gravity is pulling things TOWARD the Earth.
My Search for Proof Aliens Exist | Avi Loeb | TED
Adults Space
Why have we not yet found proof of alien life? According to astrophysicist Avi Loeb, we simply haven't dedicated the proper resources.
How close are we to powering the world with nuclear fusion?
Adults Space
Explore the possibility of nuclear fusion technology to create limitless, on-demand energy with almost no emissions.
The Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Youth Space
In the months leading up to the historic take-off, Nasa put the crew through gruelling, relentless simulations in order to prepare them.
Anthony Mackie Asks NASA About Ocean Science
Youth Space
Join Anthony Mackie, actor and National Geographic host, as he chats about how scientists study the ocean and the creatures that live there – including sharks!
Is This Why Venus Lost Its Ocean?
Youth Space
The Earth and Venus are made of similar material and are about the same size. Yet one planet has an abundance of water and the other is bone dry. When and how did this happen?
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.
2024 Solar Eclipse
Youth Space
Watch the moment the solar eclipse happened, and hear from some kids who went out to watch it!
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.
Are We Made Of Stardust?
Youth Space
Our planetary scientist Dr Ashley King reveals how the big bang, stars and supernovas helped make life possible.