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The Moon

Dear Writers, Editors, TV Producers, and Movie Directors

Dean Regas | Posted 04.26.2013 | Science
Dean Regas

If you have any astronomy in your stories -- if you mention space, if you display a telescope, even if you present the Moon only once -- please, for the love of Galileo, get an astronomy consultant.

The 'Dry Moon' Myth

Hejiu Hui | Posted 04.28.2013 | Science
Hejiu Hui

Until about five years ago, the moon was thought to be bone dry. However, the anhydrous view of the moon has been challenged by detections of water on the lunar surface and in rocks and soil returned by the Apollo missions.

Moon Struck!

Donna Henes | Posted 12.01.2012 | Healthy Living
Donna Henes

I was 10 years old when the moon first beckoned to me. The call came in the guise of a homework assignment. Miss Lusk, my much-loved fourth grade teacher, told us one propitious day to go home and compose a poem.

Among the Wanderers

Zoe P. Strassfield | Posted 05.12.2012 | College
Zoe P. Strassfield

What kept me going was the knowledge that on Wednesday, the day after my last midterm, Mars would be at its closest to the Earth all year.

PHOTOS: Spectacular Views Of The Solar System's Moons

Posted 12.15.2011 | Green

From Mother Nature Network: Earth's moon shines brightly in our sky, but it is not the only satellite in our solar system. Experts estimate there a...

Rare Volcanoes Found On Dark Side Of The Moon

The Huffington Post | Dean Praetorius | Posted 09.25.2011 | Green

If possible, volcanoes on the moon just became even more awesome. According to NASA's Lunar Science Center, scientists have recently discovered wha...

Tips for NASA: Houston, You Have a Problem

John Bobey | Posted 07.26.2011 | Comedy
John Bobey

You shot yourself in the foot by calling them Space Shuttles. "Shuttles" don't boldly go where no man has gone before, they go to Chicago, and occasionally bring you from Parking Lot T to the front entrance of the State Fair.

Total Solar Eclipse This Weekend Visible To Lucky Few

AP | ALICIA CHANG | Posted 05.25.2011 | World

LOS ANGELES — A total eclipse of the sun occurs Sunday, but don't be so quick to take out your special viewing glasses. Unlike recent solar ecl...

Partial Lunar Eclipse To Dominate Sky Tonight

AP | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology

LOS ANGELES — Attention skygazers: A portion of the moon will cross into the Earth's shadow Saturday during a partial lunar eclipse visible in t...

Dear High School Senior Who Just Got Rejected From __________

Riley Waggaman | Posted 05.25.2011 | College
Riley Waggaman

Dear High School Senior Who Just Got Rejected From __________, You got rejected from __________? Don't worry I know someone who goes to __________ a...

Moon Hole Colony? Might be suitable for colony

cnn.com | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology

Building a home near a moon crater or a lunar sea may sound nice, but moon colonists might have a much better chance of survival if they just lived in...

Invading The Moon & Our Disordered Home Planet

Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Dr. Susan Corso

I think there's a message in Chicago losing the Olympics. I also think there's a message in the moon invasion despite its alleged success. The message is a simple one: It's time to focus on home.

The Mighty Boosh: A Mighty Interview

Jeff Kreisler | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Jeff Kreisler

Their appeal and fan base is definitely growing, whether or not it'll be enough to make them a hit in the U.S. still remains to be seen, but in the meantime founders Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding are certainly enjoying the ride.

Dennis Hope: Nevada Man Claims Ownership Of The Moon, Challenges UN

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011 | World

Despite the 1967 Outer Space Treaty that was ratified by 98 United Nations states, including the US, and declared that the moon may not be claimed by ...

New Moon Footage: NASA Releases Remastered Moon Landing Footage (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Lila Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green

UPDATED 7/16: The enhanced footage of the 1969 moonwalk has been released by NASA. Watch the video: As part of NASA's 40th anniversary celebratio...