This picture of our oldest granddaughter, Gianna, was taken recently on her eighth birthday. She liked the dress we got her so much that she quickly put it on so she could see how it looked when she ...

Are we really made of stardust? A team of scientists set out to answer the question. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on July 14, 2023.) Researchers discover stardust sprinkled on a nearby ...

Astrophysicist Suzanna Randall explains in a new video what these inspiring words from Carl Sagan actually mean. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Looking Up is transcribed using a combination of AI speech recognition and human editors. It may contain errors. Please check the corresponding audio before quoting in print. Dean Regas: It is really ...

Scientists have made a surprising discovery in a sample returned from an asteroid. NPR's Geoff Brumfiel reports it contains tiny particles from far beyond our solar system. GEOFF BRUMFIEL, BYLINE: ...