Latest articles by Mindy Weisberger
Science Movies on Netflix in May
Catch a whiff of the fresh science movies, documentaries and television shows springing up on Netflix in May.
Science Videos Wow Judges in Data-Visualization Face-Off
The journal Science announced the winners of its second annual data-visualization competition.
If Aliens Visit, Don't Expect a Hollywood Ending, Ridley Scott Warns
Film director Ridley Scott suggests that intelligent aliens are "out there," and Earth's inhabitants should prepare for the worst.
Scientists to Stage Protest Marches Around the World on Saturday
On April 22, people in hundreds of cities around the world will take part in the March for Science.
Genius Bot: Chat with 'Einstein' Via Facebook Messenger
Chat with "Albert Einstein" using a Facebook Messenger chatbot, released just in time for the March for Science.
Scientists to Stage Protest Marches Around the World on Saturday
On April 22, people in hundreds of cities around the world will take part in the March for Science.
2017 March for Science: What You Need to Know
Are you marching for science on Earth Day, April 22? Use this guide to get ready.
Flying Through Auroras: Airline Carries Passengers into Southern Lights
On March 23, the first charter flight to see the aurora australis — the southern lights — took flight from Dunedin Airport in New Zealand.
Here Comes the Sun: Spring Equinox Arrives Today in the Northern Hemisphere
What can NASA satellites tell us about the spring equinox?
White Water: NASA Probes Snow's Effect on Water Resources
Snow plays an important role in Earth's water cycle, and NASA has launched a new initiative to investigate snow and its relationship to readily available liquid water.
Be a Space Archaeologist! Explore Sites with Online Platform
A new online tool will allow you use images taken from space to explore ancient archaeological sites and discover their hidden secrets.
8 Galaxies With Unusual Names
There are billions upon billions of galaxies in our universe, but only a handful have common names — and some of them might surprise you.
'Doctor Who' Scientists: How Do Women Measure Up?
Does sci-fi show "Doctor Who" portray male and female scientists as equally competent?
Tomb with a View: Ancient Burial Sites Served as 'Telescopes'
Thousands of years ago, stone constructions built as tombs may have also been used to observe the night sky and track the movements of the stars.
Caribbean Sea's Curious 'Whistle' Detected from Space
Scientists recently discovered a remarkable ocean sound unlike any other.
Earth Is 'A Beautiful Planet' from an Astronaut's-Eye-View
Earthbound humans can now experience a view that emulates an astronaut's perspective more closely than anything ever seen before.
Spectacular Auroras Captured in Dramatic New Time-Lapse Video
The shimmering atmospheric lighting displays known as auroras have never looked sharper than in a new NASA video.
Ancient Dust Found in Meteorites Came from Exploding Stars
Dust particles trapped in meteoric material on Earth were spewed out by stars that exploded long before the formation of the sun.
'The Martian' Botanist Inspires Newfound Plant Species Name
The 2015 film "The Martian" inspired a team of researchers who recently described a newly discovered Australian plant species, naming it after Damon's botanist character.
