Cosmic Journeys

Scientists have been reconstructing the history of the Moon by scouring its surface, mapping its mountains and craters, and probing its interior. Find out what the origins of the Moon can tell us about our own planet's beginnings.

Massive solar eruptions can pose a serious threat to our high-tech society. Learn how the havoc caused by solar storms could have brought civilization back into the Dark Ages. Journey with us into the inner regions of the Sun and discover the cause of these angry outbursts.

Monster storms around the world seem to be occurring with greater frequency. But what is causing these typhoons and hurricanes that leave so much destruction in their wake? Can science unlock the mysterious origins of these super storms and is the worst still yet to come?

An in-depth look at the up-close photographs of Saturn and its moons taken by the Cassini spacecraft, which provide scientists with clues about the moons' capability of supporting life.

Among the millions black holes in the Milky Way Galaxy are massive black holes with the greatest potential for destruction.

Scientists look out deep into interstellar space, hoping to measure the size and expansion of the universe based on the relatively minuscule portion of space observable from Earth.