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Why can we trust the information produced by scientific research?

Posted on: February 25th, 2020 by Terrell Smith Juth No Comments

Science is the best way we know to develop reliable knowledge. It’s a collective and cumulative process of assessing evidence that leads to increasingly accurate and trustworthy information.

How does space weather affect us here on Earth?

Posted on: February 18th, 2020 by Terrell Smith Juth No Comments

Space weather brings us the shimmering auroras known as the Northern and Southern Lights. But its effects aren’t always so benign. In certain circumstances, it can wreak havoc on our technology-dependent civilization.

What will it take to get humans to Mars?

Posted on: February 11th, 2020 by Terrell Smith Juth No Comments

It will take a thirst for knowledge, a big budget, a stomach for risk, and many steps along the way.