Articles (Astronomy)

Red Planet Mission: Women Onboard
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Working at NASA is a dream for many people. Women are part of this great human endeavor; it was in 1978 that NASA hired its very first female astronauts.

InSight Lands on Mars
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

If you have looked up at the sky on 31 July 2018, you could have probably seen Mars shining brightly without resorting to any special equipment.


Maryam Al-Astrolabiya: Arab Astronomer Pioneer
(Inventions and Innovations)

The young Maryam was raised amidst a mathematical, astronomical environment. She delved into both sciences to design and build the “complex” astrolabe.


The Story of the Best Astronomical Picture of the 20th Century
(Science in Arts and Culture)

At the end of 1999, international cultural authorities competed in an open poll on the so-called “Best Thing” of the 20th century. NASA's website asked people to vote for the best astronomical picture captured in the 20th century.


Caroline Herschel: An Iconic Woman Astronomer
(Inventions and Innovations)

The German-born English astronomer, Caroline Herschel, was the first woman to discover a comet, to be officially recognized in a scientific position and get paid for her contribution to science.

Hypatia: The Bride and Martyr of Science
(Inventions and Innovations)

Human history has witnessed tragedies and horrors that the people of science have endured confronting extremism and intolerance.


The Planet with Diamond Rain
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Have you ever imagined that the sky can rain something other than water? To rain diamonds for example? 

The Rite of Spring
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Fantasia has held a special place in my heart. I remember watching it as a little kid, and still vividly recall its segments.

Extraterrestrial Farming
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

With ongoing man-made and natural calamities hitting Earth, scientists are working on several projects that aim to find other planets suitable for life. 

Stephen Hawking: A Legacy of Hope
(Inventions and Innovations)

A disease as grave as ALS could have broken any spirit; however, some people’s strength and determination are stronger than any disease; Stephen Hawking is one of those towering figures.

Solar Eclipses: When the Sun Hides and We Seek!
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

A total solar eclipse is a lifetime experience; the air temperature falls; the sky darkens; even stars and planets appear in daytime; animals get confused: in the darkness of totality bats fly and birds sleep!

Rare Astronomical Phenomena
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

The skies never stop amazing us with numerous, fascinating, and often rare astronomical phenomena.

It Is Not Always About Food: Ramadan
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

This Ramadan, why not make the month-long fast more fun and carry out one or more science activities with your children? 


The Sky of May 2018 has Astronomical Phenomena other than Ramadan Crescent
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

By mid-May 2018, people will be observing the sky for the crescent of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of fasting rituals. 

Psychological Health of Astronauts
(Health and Diseases)

Astronauts a are selected carefully, after grueling scientific, cultural, physical, and mental tests, with psychological health testing being of utmost importance.


A Journey to the Moon
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Being our nearest neighbor, the Moon has always found its way into the realms of human curiosity; its desolate beauty has been the source of fascination, inspiring a rich cultural and symbolic tradition.


Mining the Sky
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

The plans of the Planetary Resources company to launch a privatized space mining operation is definitely the stuff of science fiction made reality. 

Colorful Solar System
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

In our Solar System, we can see planets with remarkable colors which, when studied, tells scientists a lot about their origins and formation.

Cosmic Colors
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Color remains among the major defining features of any object, contributing in determining our perception of everything we behold. 


The Evolution of Earth’s Atmosphere
(Earth Sciences)

Earth’s atmosphere has been subject to continuous change since its formation. Earth’s primordial atmosphere started 4 billion years ago when the material forming Earth coalesced and melted.

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