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Jupiter: Anatomy of a Gas Giant

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. Big as this gas giant is though, next to the sun, it's still small.

10 Reasons That Aliens Probably Exist

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Whether or not we are alone in the universe is one of life's greatest mysteries. On Earth we find ourselves in the "Goldilocks Zone," which means that conditions are just right for hosting life, but we have discovered other Earth-like planets deep in space, as well as planets that are thought to have water (which [...] The post 10 Reasons That Aliens Probably Exist appeared first on Goliath.

How the International Space Station Works

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In 1984, President Ronald Reagan had a vision for a permanently inhabited space station. Today that vision is a reality we know as the International Space Station.

How Antimatter Spacecraft Will Work

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Antimatter has the ability to store incredible amounts of energy in a very small space. See how it will work.

How Light Propulsion Will Work

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Like many new technologies, light propulsion was originally conceived as a tool of war and national defense. But the "Star Wars" missile defense system may eventually send rockets, rather than missile-destroying lasers, into space.

Can humans hear in space?

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To hear in space involves several variables, including sound movement and environmental medium. Learn if humans hear in space.

How Screensavers Work

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Screensavers used to be necessary due to CRT monitor quirks -- now, they're mostly used for entertainment and security. Find out what a screensaver is and how it knows when to kick in.

12 At-home Date Night Ideas

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Who says a date night at home can't be romantic? We've got 12 ideas to make your at-home date night a hit.

Who Was the First Scientist?

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We've been observing and experimenting in the name of science for centuries. But who deserves the honor of being humanity's very first scientist? Is it Euclid, Darwin, Galileo or someone else?

NASA Gets Ready to Punch an Asteroid in 2022 With DART Mission

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In 2022, NASA is planning on ramming a spacecraft into an asteroid to knock it off course. Learn more about the DART mission at HowStuffWorks.

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