space

‘Star Trek’: Jake Sisko’s Coming of Age Story

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

One of Star Trek’s most relatable characters for kids and young adults to be on screen.…

December 8, 2023

For an article about sonification of space data, a person sits cross-legged with head phones on staring off. A blue background with musical notes around them.

By the Way, the Universe Is Always Singing

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

How sonifications of space data are broadening horizons for interpretation and interaction between humans and the cosmos. …

November 1, 2023

SpaceX rocket taking off for an article about private space programs.

How Private Space Programs Have Changed the Landscape of Space Exploration

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Public companies like NASA are sharing their field with for-profit companies founded on the value of accessibility, but are there downsides to this development?…

December 2, 2021

Illustration of the space rivalry between Amazon and Virgin Galactic

Amazon and Virgin Galactic Founders Head to the Stars, but Does It Matter?

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

Two multibillionaires have recently traveled tens of miles from the Earth's surface. The rest of the world is still waiting for a reason to care.…

August 5, 2021

Sleeping at Last Makes Listeners Think About Space and the Self on Their ‘Space’ EPs

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

Through their dazzling instrumentals and lyrics, the musical project’s album uses the concept of the universe to discuss topics such as philosophy, war and love.…

July 14, 2021

An image of Venus in an article about science and sci-fi.

4 Science Fiction Novels That Explore Life on Venus

Annika Salmi, Yale University

With the recent discovery of possible life on Earth's twin, here are some sci-fi books about life on the planet.…

October 24, 2020

How Stargazing Connects Us Under a Boundless Sky

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

July saw the historic passage of Comet NEOWISE. Even if you missed its dance across the night sky, there are plenty of astrological phenomena to come.…

August 9, 2020