2005
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Mesmerized by Moondust
Nov. 21, 2005
Using laser beams and electric fields, NASA researchers are catching individual grains of moondust and studying the curious way they behave.
The Da Vinci Glow
Oct. 4, 2005
Five hundred years ago, Leonardo Da Vinci solved an ancient astronomical riddle: the mystery of Earthshine.
Summer Moon Illusion
June 20, 2005
The lowest-hanging full moon in 18 years is going to play tricks on your brain this week.
Sickening Solar Flares
Jan. 27, 2005
The biggest solar proton storm in 15 years erupted last week. NASA researchers discuss what it might have done to someone on the Moon.
An Odd List of Body Parts
Oct. 26, 2005
Researchers are making a list: Which parts of an astronaut are most sensitive to solar flares? The answer might surprise you.
Don't Breathe the Moondust
April 22, 2005
When Humans return to The Moonand travel to Mars, they'll have to be careful of what they inhale.
Spooky Astronomy
Oct. 27, 2005
Halloween 2005 is the Night of Mars. But that's not the only reason it's a big night for astronomers.
Spectacular Conjunction
June 22, 2005
Mercury, Venus and Saturn are converging for a spectacular close encounter this weekend.
How is a Rocket like a Guitar?
Oct. 21, 2005
Guitars and rockets have a lot in common, but what's good for a musician might spell trouble for an astronaut.
Fireball Sightings
Nov. 3, 2005
Earth is orbiting through a swarm of space debris that may be producing an unusual number of nighttime fireballs.