NASA
Science at Nasa: Science Casts: Big Mystery in the Perseus Cluster
A mysterious X-ray signal from the Perseus cluster of galaxies, which researchers say cannot be explained by known physics, could be a key clue to the nature of Dark Matter. (July 21, 2014) [3:42]
NASA
Science Casts: Mysterious Objects at the Edge of the Electromagnetic Spectrum
NASA's Fermi Gamma-Ray Telescope is finding hundreds of new objects at the very edge of the electromagnetic spectrum. Many of them have one thing in common: Astronomers have no idea what they are. [3:27]
NASA
Science at Nasa: Science Casts: The Coolest Spot in the Universe
NASA researchers plan to create the coldest spot in the known Universe - inside the International Space Station. The device, known as the Cold Atom Lab, could discover new forms of matter and novel quantum phenomena. (Jan 30, 2014) [3:51]
NASA
Science at Nasa: Science Casts: 600 Mysteries in the Night Sky
The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope recently produced a map of the night sky. Out of 1873 new sources, nearly 600 were complete mysteries. In this week's ScienceCast, researchers speculate on the nature of the mystery objects - including...
NASA
Science at Nasa: Science Casts: Space Time Vortex
NASA has announced the results of an epic physics experiment that confirms the reality of a space-time vortex around our planet. [2:48]
NASA
Science at Nasa: Science Casts: Starting Fire in Water
Astronauts on the ISS are experimenting with a form of water that has a strange property: it can help start a fire. This fundamental physics investigation could have down-to-Earth benefits such as clean-burning municipal waste disposal...
NASA
Science at Nasa: Science Casts: A Sudden Multiplication of Planets
In 2014, NASA announced a breakthrough addition to the catalog of new planets. Researchers using Kepler have confirmed 715 new worlds, almost quadrupling the number of planets previously confirmed by the planet-hunting spacecraft. Some...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Astronomy: Telescopes
Host Phil Plait explains how telescopes work and offers up some astronomical shopping advice. In this episode, we learn how telescopes do two things: collect light, and increase our ability to resolve details. Learn the difference...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Astronomy Meeting Highlights
Hear space news from researchers at the meeting of the American Astronomical Society.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Year of Astronomy
The year 2009 was designated as the International Year of Astronomy. This podcast [17:47] looks back at the many milestones in astronomy, including Galileo's accomplishments 400 years ago, what is happening now, and what the Hubble Space...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Science Out Loud: How to Discover a New Planet
Thousands of planets - ones that look totally different than what we're used to (and could host life!) - exist outside of our solar system. But we're only just now starting to find them! Ashley takes us behind the simple technique that...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Bill Nye Stops By
Bill Nye stops by to chat about teaching science, launching solar sails into space, and his debate against a famous creationist.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: How Will Russian u.s. Politics Affect Our Relationship in Space?
Space policy analyst Marcia Smith explains the situation of NASA having suspended some of its relations with Russia in reaction to the ongoing conflict in Crimea. The International Space Station is exempt, likely because of US dependence...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Epic Football Pass by Iss Astronaut Covers 564,664 Yards!
In a video released by NASA, Tim Kopra is seen gently tossing a football down the length of the ISS. By the time it got to the end, the ball had covered an astounding 564,664-yards or the distance of 5,646.64 football fields! [2:04]
NASA
Science at Nasa: Science Casts: Weird Planets
Once, astronomers thought planets couldn't form around binary stars. Now Kepler has found a whole system of planets orbiting a double star. This finding shows that planetary systems are weirder and more abundant than previously thought....
NASA
Science at Nasa: Science Casts: Strange Flames on the International Space Station
Researchers experimenting with flames onboard the International Space Station have produced a strange, cool-burning form of fire that could help improve the efficiency of auto engines. (June 17, 2013) [4:17]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Kepler Telescope Spots Tiniest Exoplanets Yet
Reporter Ron Cowen discusses his top picks from a meeting of the American Astronomical Society.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Turmoil in Planetary Exploration?
As NASA's science chief, Alan Stern, announced his resignation, budget cuts threatened the popular Mars rover mission. Listen to discussion about the troubling times of space research.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: South Pole Telescope
Check in on researchers who are using a new telescope in Antarctica to probe the edges of the universe. Find out what the researchers hope to find, and why the South Pole is a good place to do astronomy.