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The curious world of astro anecdotes | Day 240

The curious world of astro anecdotes | Day 240

In the world of science communication, astronomy is the true crowd pleaser. But there’s more to it than distant galaxies and fancy telescopes.

Posted on April 13, 2015Categories 365 Science StoriesTags anecdotes, astronomy, funny science, not all about scienceLeave a comment on The curious world of astro anecdotes | Day 240
Picture Wednesday: This planet has eyes | Day 200

Picture Wednesday: This planet has eyes | Day 200

Today, I want you to look at something and then give me your best, wildest, craziest story. Of course, I’m talking about the spots on Ceres.

Posted on March 4, 2015Categories 365 Science StoriesTags astronomy, Ceres, day 200, dwarf planet, NASA, picture wednesday, space, writing2 Comments on Picture Wednesday: This planet has eyes | Day 200
The Moon illusion | Day 175

The Moon illusion | Day 175

I like optical illusions, but there is one that I absolutely can’t stand. The moon’s apparent size difference in the night sky is one big lie.

Posted on February 7, 2015Categories 365 Science StoriesTags astronomy, cognition, illusions, perceptionLeave a comment on The Moon illusion | Day 175
How many planets in our Solar System, then? | Day 156

How many planets in our Solar System, then? | Day 156

When Pluto was demoted, everyone felt like the known image of the Solar System had to change, drastically. But what if we discover new planets?

Posted on January 19, 2015May 18, 2015Categories 365 Science StoriesTags astronomy, discovery, Solar System, spaceLeave a comment on How many planets in our Solar System, then? | Day 156

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