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NASA launch Parker Solar Probe sun

NASA just launched the spacecraft that will reach the sun—and the photos are spectacular

So magical.

On Aug 12, 2018 by Josh Katzowitz

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nasa parker space probe sun mission

Inside the tech breakthroughs taking NASA to the sun

The agency will launch a space probe to our fiery star this summer.

On Mar 10, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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solar eclipse august 2017

Here’s how to watch the solar eclipse from the safety of your computer

Draw your shades and turn on your computer.

On Aug 21, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz

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Do spray-on sunscreens actually work?

It turns out that application—not type—is the key.

On Jul 15, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Watch Mercury sail past the sun during its latest ‘planetary transit’

Look at it go!

On May 10, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski

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We just found a new dwarf planet in our own solar system

Hawaii's Subaru Telescope made the monumental discovery.

On Nov 20, 2015 by Mike Wehner

Tech

Check out stunning views of the aurora from Wednesday night’s geomagnetic storm

You can thank extra-powerful solar winds for these beautiful photos of the aurora borealis.

On Oct 8, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Moon and Earth create first ‘double photobomb’ of NASA’s view of the Sun

NASA's sun-watching platform has never seen this before.

On Sep 16, 2015 by Lisa Granshaw

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Lucy is a solar-powered robot that redirects sunlight into your house

This robot wants to be the light of your life.

On Aug 11, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

Tech

Fun new Web app helps you understand how much sunlight reaches Pluto

The famous dwarf planet isn't as dim as you might expect.

On Aug 4, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Georgia newspaper burned by fake story about the sun exploding

That was a close one.

On Jun 15, 2015 by Miles Klee

Internet Culture

Woman sues eBay for preventing her from selling parts of the sun

Reach for the stars.

On Jun 8, 2015 by Gabe Bergado

Internet Culture

Here’s why you never ask 4chan to Photoshop something

A lesson in lowering expectations.

On Apr 27, 2015 by Luke Winkie

Internet Culture

How to watch the shortest total lunar eclipse of the century

Wake up early to catch this historic blood moon.

On Apr 2, 2015 by Lisa Granshaw

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Philae spacecraft that went dark after comet landing may soon wake up

As soon as the comet gets enough power, it will resume its duties.

On Mar 11, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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