Latest articles by Harrison Tasoff
Gravitational Waves Ushered in New Era of Astronomy in 2017
The discovery of gravitational waves last year sent ripples through the entire field of physics. It also ushered in a new era of astronomy.
'We Have No Idea' Book Explores Science's Greatest Unknowns: Q&A with the Authors
"We Have No Idea" turns the trope of the popular science book on its head.
See the Next Generation of Nuclear Power for Mars Missions (Video)
NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy are collaborating on the next generation of nuclear generators, with a focus on crewed missions to Mars.
Ariane 5 Rocket Launches 4 More Satellites for Europe's GPS Network
A European Ariane 5 rocket shot skyward from the small South American country of French Guiana this afternoon carrying four navigation satellites for the European Space Agency.
Massive Black Hole Has Surprisingly Weak Magnetic Field
Astronomers measured the magnetic field surrounding a black hole located roughly 8,000 light-years away.
Largest Planetarium in the Western Hemisphere Ready to Amaze and Delight
Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, has unveiled the largest and most advanced planetarium in the Western Hemisphere.
Gaia Spacecraft Finds Previously Hidden Star Cluster (Video)
The European Space Agency (ESA) released a video explaining how astronomers used the Gaia telescope to discover a large star cluster earlier this year.
Interplanetary-Internet Test Sends Antarctic Selfie to Space Station
A selfie sent from Antarctica to the International Space Station demonstrated a disruption-tolerant network that promises to make an interplanetary internet more reliable.
Newly Tested Parachute Could Land Cubesats Without Thrusters
A new NASA nanosatellite is testing a cross-shaped parachute, called an Exo-Brake, which could allow small satellites to return to Earth without the directional aid of rocket boosters.
James Webb Telescope Emerges From 90 Days Under Lock and Freeze
The James Webb Space Telescope has just emerged into the light after more than 90 days sealed in NASA's giant cryogenic vacuum chamber.
NASA Drone Race Pits Man Against Machine (Video)
To showcase NASA's accomplishments on artificially intelligent navigation, the agency invited professional drone racer Ken Loo to go toe-to-toe with their software.
Which Melting Glacier Threatens Your City the Most? NASA Tool Can Tell You
Melting ice affects sea level rise differently depending on where it happens, according to a new model NASA is using to study the changing climate.
'Survival in the Skies': Miniseries Explores Space and Aviation Inventions
Smithsonian Channel is producing a show that will tell the stories behind the incredible pieces of technology that made human spaceflight possible.
Aerosols Eddy and Spiral Over Earth in Mesmerizing NASA Simulation
Scientists at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center have released this gorgeous visualization of one of their weather models.
New Hole in Sun's Atmosphere Lets Particles Spew Out
An extensive hole opened up in the sun's atmosphere, allowing solar winds to rush out into space.
James Webb Space Telescope Will 'Perfect Its Own Vision' in Orbit (Video)
NASA released a video explaining how it will focus the mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope, currently scheduled to launch in mid-2019.
Earthbound Antimatter Mystery Deepens After Scientists Rule Out Pulsar Source
New data from a mountaintop observatory in central Mexico have refuted astronomers' hypotheses about the origin of antimatter particles detected on Earth.
Studying Exoplanet Atmospheres Challenges Even the Hubble Space Telescope (Video)
Learn about how scientists use the Hubble Space Telescope to study exoplanet atmospheres and about the limitations of these techniques.
NASA's $100K Contest Seeks Safer Air for Astronauts
A new NASA competition will reward the best aerosol sensor design, intended to help protect astronauts on the International Space Station.
