Katrina, Sandy, Andrew — some names are inextricably linked with some of the most devastating hurricanes in recent U.S. history. But how do hurricanes and other tropical storms get their
Katrina, Sandy, Andrew — some names are inextricably linked with some of the most devastating hurricanes in recent U.S. history. But how do hurricanes and other tropical storms get their
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Living in today’s age of ambitious robotic exploration of Mars,
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While NASA’s Mars Sample Return initiative is in political hot water, China is moving ahead on plotting out its rendezvous with the Red Planet. New details of China’s aims are
Around midday on June 13 last year, my colleagues and I were scanning the skies when we thought we had discovered a strange and exciting new object in space. Using
Long after the initial discussions surrounding the Kingman UFO crash seemed to settle, fresh revelations emerged, sparking renewed interest in the case. This stems from an email exchange shared by
Imagine standing atop a mountain, the crisp wind swirling around you as you take in the expansive vista that stretches out before your eyes. In that moment, the 80X100 HD
Spacecraft violently shake, rattle, and roll on their way into space aboard a giant explosion. Therefore, they must also be tested to make sure they can withstand those forces before
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