Why Do I Write about Science?
The answer is a little more complicated than you might expect
Life, Unbounded
Discussion and news about planets, exoplanets, and astrobiology
3 Cosmic Images from 2017: No. 3
One year, so much science. Here's the third of three spectacular, but less widely seen images from the near and far universe
3 Cosmic Images from 2017: No. 2
One year, so much science. Here's the second of three spectacular, but less widely seen images from the near and far universe
3 Cosmic Images from 2017: No. 1
One year, so much science. Here's the first of three spectacular, but less widely seen, images from the near and far universe
A Believable Universe
Any good space opera needs to take place in a version of reality that, although not necessarily scientifically accurate, at least makes some kind of sense
The Strange, Lumpy World of Asteroids
Radar maps of asteroids reveal an array of gnarled, bumpy, and bizarre objects
A Supersonic Parachute for Mars
Where do you test part of the landing system for Mars 2020? High above Earth, of course
Why Chemical Rockets and Interstellar Travel Don't Mix
A toothpick proves that nobody's getting to the stars very quickly using conventional rocketry
The Tyranny of Extraterrestrial Messaging
Talking to the rest of the universe takes a whole lot of patience
The First Wooden Spacecraft
Largely forgotten today, but probably still out there
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