Astronomer Michelle Thaller takes a look at the big questions of the cosmos and what the answers can reveal about life here... more
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Orbital Path signs off with a site visit to NASA’s mysterious and extraordinary building 29.
Billion-year-old asteroid dust, coming right up!
Astronomers investigate a mystery that is 13 billion years old.
NASA develops a futuristic space laser. Launches it into orbit. And aims it directly back at planet Earth.
Humans! Time to get over your three-dimensional selves. Brian Greene — world renowned physicist, bestselling author, NOVA host, and serial Colbert... more
Has a Bronx plumber’s son become the Einstein of our time?
Three billion years ago, there were organic molecules on Mars. But was there life?
Adults don’t have all the answers — or all the questions. In our second edition of TELESCOPE, Michelle grapples with... more
Adam Riess was only 41 when he was named a Nobel Prize winner. The Johns Hopkins distinguished professor of astronomy... more
Adults don’t have all the answers — or all the questions. So Michelle takes on some astronomical queries from 8th-graders.
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