Let's talk about why colonizing space might not be as cool as it sounds. First off, space is a harsh and unforgiving environment – think extreme radiation, no air, and freezing temperatures. Then ...

Ganymede is not only Jupiter's largest moon, but also the largest in our solar system and one of the few that hosts a massive ice ocean. Adding to this planet-like moon's uniqueness is the fact that ...

Already high in the east as darkness falls, Jupiter still dominates the constellation Gemini. The gas giant’s large moon Ganymede transits the disk this evening, with its shadow following a few hours ...

Your tax dollars at work: The city Health Department’s new Global Oppression and Public Health Working Group is, no surprise, another Israel-bashing outfit — and likely a sign of many more to come ...

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When searching for the unknown, classic physics wisdom holds that a bigger detector boosts the chances of discovery. A physicist is taking that advice to heart, advancing a bold plan to use none other ...

Space exploration is among the most exciting frontiers for humankind. Developing knowledge about our solar system, galaxy and the possibility of humans becoming an interplanetary species are alluring ...

Jupiter’s moon Ganymede could be a vast dark matter detector, and upcoming space missions might be able to spot distinctive dark matter craters on its ancient surface. Physicists searching for dark ...

Rachael Severino is a writer from New York. She was awarded her Bachelor's in Classical Archaeology and Literature from Sarah Lawrence College. She is currently completing her MFA at Columbia ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Ganymede Games, an indie game ...