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8 minutes
[ Innovation ]
How to Become a Planet Hunter & Other Important Life Lessons
Have you ever had a moment that changed the trajectory of your life? For Anne Datillo, a moment of curiosity took her from college student to Planet Hunter! Whether or not we’re reaching for the stars, her story has some wisdom we can all learn from!
20 minutes
[ Science ]
Where Do Those Psychedelic Images of Space Come From?
You’ve probably seen those psychedelic images from space; colorful clouds of swirling dust, galaxies colliding, and stars being born. But where do those images come from? How are they made? And does space seriously look like that?!
12 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
The Secret Power of Checklists
The fastest way to start reducing your stress and increasing productivity doesn’t require any expensive new planners or apps. All you need to start working with the accuracy skill of a doctor or an astronaut is a piece of paper and a pen!
17 minutes
[ Creativity ]
How Space Can Heal What Divides Us!
Why is it that when astronauts leave this planet they come back humanitarians and artists? Here’s a perspective from a filmmaker who has stood next to and interviewed some of the greatest space explorers of our time on how the lessons we’ve learned from space exploration may help us to be more empathetic, compassionate, and bring us together.
8 minutes
Did You Know We Can Garden in Space?
By Sam Burns
Lettuce, zinnias, peas, and radishes are just some of the plants that have found their roots in space. But what does this mean for our future?
20 minutes
[ Science ]
Weightlessness in a Heavy World
By Dr. Lynda
Gravity is acting upon us from the moment of conception, and because of that, it is completely beyond our awareness, until now! Take a look at some fun to be had in zero gravity flights, and you’ll be amazed at all there is to appreciate! (And we may also eliminate some other things that could be “weighing us down.”)
16 minutes
The Story Behind Cassini’s Remarkable Dive Into Saturn
By Dr. Lynda
Now here’s a remarkable source of wonder that the 24-hour news cycle could barely find time to show us! But if you want to be transformed, and wear a broad smile every time you look up at the night sky, dive into this article. (There are a few real miracles in this story!)
12 minutes
[ Art ]
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!
9 minutes
Going to Venus Before Mars? Think Actual “Cloud Cities”!
By Dr. Lynda
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?”
By Dr. Lynda
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
By Dr. Lynda
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!
7 minutes
Peering into Space: The Image that Changed Everything
Have you heard of the Hubble Deep Field Image? Let us introduce you to the image that changed the way we look at space and possibility!
14 minutes
Hubble: An Actual Time-Machine
By Dr. Lynda
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!
14 minutes
[ Education ]
Let’s Go WAY Back: The BIG History Project
By Dr. Lynda
Have you ever laid back under the blanket of a starry sky and wondered about our place in the universe? The history of our existence relies on 8 “magic moments” in time. Here’s the place to have your sense of wonder expanded!
17 minutes
A Mission Returns from “Mars”
Have you ever wondered what life would be like on Mars? After a year in a Mars exploration simulation, crew members return to earth with insights on what long-term living in space would be like!
17 minutes
Why Spend Public Funds on “Curiosity-Driven Science”?
By Dr. Lynda
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!
By Dr. Lynda
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
[ Business ]
How to Stay Calm When You’re Going Blind in Space
By Dr. Lynda
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
[ Art ]
#EarthArt: A Hashtag, Literally, “Out of this World!”
By Dr. Lynda
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
[ Education ]
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!
9 minutes
What’s the Perseid Meteor Shower?
By Dr. Lynda
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!
24 minutes
The Hubble Telescope is a Time Machine
By Dr. Lynda
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
[ Pebbles ]
Heard of ISS? The Incredible International Space Station
By Dr. Lynda
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
[ Education ]
Moonstruck: A Lunar Education in 4 Quick Videos
By Dr. Lynda
Tonight’s a full moon here, and soon somewhere else around the globe. What makes the moon phases happen, 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
[ Pebbles ]
Water in Space = Pure Wonder
By Dr. Lynda
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!
