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12 minutes
Way Beyond the Swan: Here’s Origami in Space!
Here’s what happens when we apply the Mathematics of Origami, complex folding, to engineering and space!
NASA
9 minutes
Going to Venus Before Mars? Think Actual “Cloud Cities”!
When we consider the first manned missions to colonize another planet, there are some fascinating reasons to consider Venus over Mars. See what you think!
9 minutes
Bill Nye on “Can We Survive an Asteroid Strike?”
The news is full of wild claims and appears to be looking for reasons to spread acrimony and fear these days. Leave it to Bill Nye (the Science Guy) to explain why the threat of an Asteroid strike should NOT be keeping us up at night.
35 minutes
1972: The Last Time Humans Set Foot On the Moon
It’s been over 45 years since we left our last footprints on the moon. The Apollo 17 moonwalks and mission were spellbinding. Here’s an amazing video!
14 minutes
Hubble: An Actual Time-Machine
Nothing captures the human imagination quite like space, and it’s easier than ever to find a lot of space-related wonder! Take a little trip through the galactic high points with the Hubble Telescope!
17 minutes
Why Spend Public Funds on “Curiosity-Driven Science”?
In tough economic times, have you ever heard someone rant about how worthless some science research can be? Here’s what I’m going to add to that conversation next time! Take a look…
18 minutes
Never “save” a great idea for later!
A little probe that was sent hurtling through space in 1977 – one that’s still moving and beaming back info – can teach us a lot about what we should do with a great idea. This could be the best idea hatched 39 years ago!
19 minutes
How to Stay Calm When You’re Going Blind in Space
What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Did you come away from it transformed in a good way? Here’s a story about where the emotion of fear can be teased apart from our actual options.
10 minutes
Sally Ride: Pioneer, Astronaut, Icon
Sally Ride was the first American woman in space, but her path to becoming an icon for equality was riddled with moments that exemplified why diversity is so very important to progress. Here are some of those stories in her own words…
9 minutes
#EarthArt: A Hashtag, Literally, “Out of this World!”
Astronaut Scott Kelly made it back to Earth last week after a year spent in space. While orbiting the globe, he shared his unique perspective on the world below on Instagram and Twitter, and the images he sent back down to of us all are incredibly awe-inspiring.
6 minutes
An Astronaut’s Perspective on Earth
Can a view change our perspective? While many of us may never see Earth from above, hearing astronauts talk about seeing Earth from space serves as a beautiful reminder of the broader picture we are a part of!
8 minutes
Lunar Eclipse: What Exactly Happened Last Night?
The new everwideningcircles.com website launch is today, and we thought it was symbolic to celebrate that with a brief article to explain the amazing lunar eclipse enjoyed around the world last night.
9 minutes
What’s the Perseid Meteor Shower?
Want to spend some time in an “old school” state of wonder? Take someone you care about with you on a trip to outer space tonight or tomorrow night. You may end up with more fun than you expect!
9 minutes
Why Send a Sundial to Mars?
Bill Nye was always the fun “science guy” and as the years have gone by, he’s just gotten better: smarter and wittier. Let him explain why we need sundials on Mars.
12 minutes
The Most Important Science Images
Some of the most brilliant leaps of science have been accompanied by a mental picture that changed everything for all of us. Take a look at these inspiring images.
24 minutes
Happy 25th Birthday Hubble!
Nothing inspires wonder like space! And we might not even realize that we have a 25 year old “workhorse of technology” orbiting our planet, expanding our view of ourselves.
7 minutes
Heard of ISS? The incredible International Space Station
The ISS is the most incredible feat of mankind and most of us barely know a thing about it!… Learn the wonder here today.
19 minutes
Moonstruck: A lunar education in 4 quick videos
Tonight’s a full moon here and soon somewhere else around the globe. What makes the moon phases and how did the moon come to be? Be the smartest person on the blanket the next time you are moon gazing! Take a look!
10 minutes
Water in Space = Pure Wonder
Have you ever stopped to appreciate how strange and wonderful water can be? It’s incredible! Changing form completely depending on the temperature. But… what about water in space? Now that’s a real wonder!