[ad_1] Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — South Korea’s first lunar probe has returned some striking images of Earth and the moon. The Korean Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter began orbiting the moon in December after …
Read More »Quadrantid meteor shower: January’s first celestial event
[ad_1] Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — The new year kicks off with the Quadrantids, one of 12 annual meteor showers. The celestial event is typically among the strongest meteor showers and is expected …
Read More »NASA’s Artemis moon mission ends with splashdown
[ad_1] Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — The Artemis I mission — a 25½-day uncrewed test flight around the moon meant to pave the way for future astronaut missions — came to a momentous …
Read More »Jeff Bezos for the first time says he will give most of his money to charity
[ad_1] Washington CNN Business — Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to give away the majority of his $124 billion net worth during his lifetime, telling CNN in an exclusive interview he will devote the bulk of his wealth to fighting climate change and supporting people who can unify humanity in …
Read More »Opinion: Half-Earth Day is not a celebration, but a warning
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: Lydia Strohl is a freelance writer in Washington, DC. More of her work can be found here. The views expressed in this commentary belong to the author. View more opinion at CNN. CNN — When I first learned that October 22 marks Half-Earth Day, I thought it …
Read More »William Shatner describes space travel in new book “Boldly Go”
[ad_1] Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — Astronauts have for decades described their trips to space as “breathtaking” and humbling, a reminder of the Earth’s fragility and humanity’s need to serve as stewards of …
Read More »Meet the International Space Station’s new diverse crew
[ad_1] A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN — When astronauts venture aboard the International Space Station, they see a world without borders. They work together while orbiting Earth, and no boundaries are …
Read More »Opinion: ‘Earth sits in a cosmic shooting gallery’
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: Don Lincoln is a senior scientist at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. He is the author of several science books for general audiences, including the best-selling audio book “The Theory of Everything: The Quest to Explain All Reality.” He also produces a series of science education videos. …
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