Latest articles by Nola Taylor Tillman
Arecibo Observatory Announces Identity of 'Mysterious Benefactors'
Fears of closure or destruction for the Arecibo Observatory were put to rest with the announcement of a new team of partners.
1st Known Interstellar Visitor Is Tumbling Out of Control: How Astronomers Know
The solar system's first known visitor is spinning wildly as it zips around the sun.
That's No Moon? Proposed Exomoon Defies Formation Theories
While current evidence for the Neptune-size exomoon around a Kepler world is tentative, the distant moon seems to defy current moon-formation theories.
Pluto May Have a Gooey Carbon Layer Beneath Its Crust
A thick, gooey, asphalt-like layer could lie beneath Pluto's crust.
60 Years! One of NASA's Longest-Serving Women Marks Milestone
One of the longest-serving women at NASA celebrated her 60th year with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory this January. At age 81, she has no plans to retire anytime soon.
Fake Science Paper About 'Star Trek' and Warp 10 Was Accepted by 'Predatory Journals'
In the "Star Trek" universe, the fantastic speed of warp 10 has remained annoyingly out of reach. However, a recent paper in an open-access journal describes an attempt to break that boundary.
What Makes Jupiter's Great Spot Red? It's Still a Mystery
What gives Jupiter's Great Red Spot its distinct color? A new study shows why the answer may not be easy to find.
NASA's Deep Space Network: How Spacecraft Phone Home
The Deep Space Network is NASA's worldwide radio telescope array that makes it possible to communicate with spacecraft.
Earth Observing System: Monitoring the Planet's Climate
NASA's Earth Observing System is a collection of satellites that monitor the planet's climate system over an extended period.
Teach Your Kids About the Super Blue Blood Moon of Jan. 31 with These Activities
Get children and teens ready for the lunar eclipse (and supermoon!) with these fun STEM activities.
Stennis Space Center: NASA's Largest Rocket Testing Site
Since 1961, the John C. Stennis Space Center has tested rockets that went to the moon and those that will carry humans even farther.
Monster-Black-Hole Jets May Finally Explain 3 Superfast Cosmic Particles
A new theory connects three of the most energetic particles in the universe.
Left at the Next Pulsar: Spacecraft Could Navigate by the Stars
By relying on three or four pulsing stars to navigate, missions could calculate spacecraft locations faster and more accurately than they can using current methods.
Ames Research Center: R&D Lab for NASA
NASA's Ames Research Center conducts research and development in aeronautics, exploration technology and science.
How Astronomers Are Measuring Monster Black Hole Masses Faster Than Ever Before
A new, ultrafast method of measuring the mass of massive black holes in distant galaxies could help scientists better understand how these monsters influence the lives of galaxies.
New Method Aids Search for Dazzling Alien Worlds
Massive gas giants shine brightly in the light reflected from their parent star. Now, astronomers are using this glow as a new way to hunt for hidden worlds.
Tiny Ringed Object Beyond Saturn May Reveal Secrets About Giant Planets
Watch out, giant planets! Smaller solar system bodies are starting to boast rings of their own!
Citizen-Scientists Shined Bright During 2017's Great American Solar Eclipse
The sun spilled its secrets to citizen-scientists during the Great American Solar Eclipse.
Skywatching Event of the Year: How a Solar Eclipse Captivated America in 2017
While 2017 included several astronomical highlights, the Great American Solar Eclipse of Aug. 21 stands out as the biggest skywatching event of the year, if not all time.
Trump's 'Back to the Moon' Directive Leaves Some Scientists with Mixed Feelings
Solar system researchers reveal their thoughts about Trump's plan to visit the moon before sending humans to Mars.
