Recent collision between an American Airlines plane and a US Army helicopter in the Potomac River near Washington, D. C. , resulted in no survivors. In the last few decades, events of planes crashing in the United States have become rare. The last severe crash happened in 2009, nea
A tragic accident destroyed the community of figure skaters where six members from the famous Boston Skating Club were killed when their plane hit a military helicopter in Washington, DC, most of them were teenage girl skaters and the parents of a current US national training skater. There was pai
Get ready to watch a celestial spectacle! This January, you can spot five planets in the night sky with your naked eye, and even catch a glimpse of two more with a telescope. Imagine seeing Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars all at once! Plus, Uranus and Neptune are part of the squad too, but you'll n
Get ready, Charleston! A unique experience is coming to Citadel Mall in West Ashley. The Charleston Planetarium Society is setting up an inflatable planetarium dome right next to Planet Fitness. This 50-seat theater will offer shows on astronomy, biology, and history, all aimed at inspiring folks, e
This winter, the night sky is putting on a dazzling show. As darkness falls, you'll be able to spot not one, not two, but four planets with the naked eye! Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are lining up for a stunning celestial display. This isn't something that happens every year, so it's worth step
Imagine waiting in a crowded airport, ready to board your flight, when suddenly you spot someone doing something downright nasty. This guy was clipping his toenails right there in the boarding area! One traveler was so grossed out that they posted a picture of it on Reddit. People were quick to com
This January, a unique celestial event is happening: six planets are visible in the night sky. This planetary get-together isn't a straight line, but they're close together on one side of the sun. Hannah Sparkes, who works at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Florida, calls this a "planetar
Recently, some big shakeups have happened in NASA's Science Mission Directorate. Mark Clampin, the head of NASA's astrophysics division, is now filling in as the temporary second-in-command for the entire science division. This is because Sandra Connelly, who used to have that job, is retiring. Mark
You know how sometimes plans change because of the weather? That's exactly what happened with the NBA game between the Houston Rockets and the Atlanta Hawks. The game was supposed to happen on Saturday, but a winter storm in Atlanta made the roads too icy and unsafe. The NBA decided to postpone the
Have you ever thought about how Pluto got its giant moon, Charon? Scientists now believe that Pluto and Charon were once two separate objects that collided and briefly stuck together. This isn't like how Earth's moon was formed from a giant impact. Pluto and Charon are more like ice and rocks, so th
