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The very real science behind 'The Expanse'

The SyFy show about colonizing space is based on a book series by the same name — and both are firmly rooted in science.

The very real science behind 'The Expanse'
Tettegouche State Park in Minnesota

The Midcontinent Rift could have split North America apart a billion years ago. Why didn't it?

The Midcontinent Rift could have split North America apart a billion years ago. Why didn't it?
A screenshot from a NASA video explaining the development of the zero-gravity cup.

A zero-gravity cup lets astronauts get a handle on their coffee

A zero-gravity cup lets astronauts get a handle on their coffee

Studio 360 Goes to the Oscars

Studio 360 Goes to the Oscars

Oscar Nominations Can’t Help But Please, Disappoint

Oscar Nominations Can’t Help But Please, Disappoint

Alfonso Cuarón Defies Gravity

Alfonso Cuarón wrote Gravity’s screenplay with his son, Jonas, in three weeks. Considering the visual effects needed to realize their vision, the senior Cuarón knew it would take much...

Alfonso Cuarón Defies Gravity