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A deeper exploration of the things that make you curious. Our stories and articles celebrate questioning voices, new perspectives and thinking differently about science.

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Outlines of the Ancient Greek hero Perseus and his wife Andromeda on a starry night sky background.

Who named the constellations?

Who came up with the “official” names for the constellations? What pictures can you see in the stars?

3 minutes

Two female astronauts in space with the Earth behind them. They are both smiling a lot.

How do periods work in space?

How do astronauts deal with menstruation? Is it dangerous to have a period in space? And what barriers have female astronauts faced because of their body’s natural cycle?

5 minutes

A view of the starry sky with lines joining up the stars in Leo and an illustration of a lion over the constellation.

Where can I find Leo?

Leo is one of the most famous constellations. Where can you find this gigantic lion in the sky?

5 minutes

Illustrations from mythologies drawn over constellations

Stargazing - where do I start?

For anyone new to stargazing, the night sky can be a beautiful but intimidating sight. There are so many stars up there — where do I start? Where do I look?

6 minutes