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.