Latest articles by Jasmin Malik Chua
'Star Wars'! 40 Surprising Facts from a Galaxy Far, Far Away
In honor of the 40th anniversary of "Star Wars: A New Hope," here are 40 surprising facts about the movie that started it all.
'The Girl Who Named Pluto' Stars in New Picture Book
Eleven-year-old Venetia Burney was eating breakfast at her home in Oxford, England, on the morning of March 14, 1930, when her grandfather delivered some exciting news.
ESA Seeks New Spacesuit Material for Lunar Astronauts. But It Has to Be the Right Stuff.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is searching for potential spacesuit materials that would best protect future lunar astronauts from the inhospitable conditions of the moon.
Astronaut Suits Up in 'Smart' Astroskin Jersey on Space Station
A Canadian Space Agency astronaut has deployed for the first time a new "smart" jersey designed to monitor real-time changes in its wearer's physiology without disrupting the flow of daily activity.
Astronauts Could Be Growing Beans in Space in 2021
For freshly grown produce, space is truly the final frontier.
'Once Upon a Star' Is a Poetic Exploration of the Cosmos
James Carter would be the first to admit that he is a children's book writer, not a scientist.
Vans and NASA Put Out Some Cosmic Kicks for 60th Anniversary
For the shoe brand Vans, there's nowhere to go but up … and up.
'Starstruck' Tells Kids the Story of Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson
What do you do when you're a self-described "fierce fan" of famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson? Write a children's book about him, of course.
These High-Tech Tools Help Judge How Well Spacesuits Fit (Video)
How well does an astronaut's spacesuit fit? Richard Fineman wants to know.
'Max Goes to Jupiter' Is an Updated Science-Filled Adventure
What does it take to get a Rottweiler on one of Jupiter's moons? Quite a lot, actually.
To Improve Space Clothing, German Astronaut Will Work Up a Sweat
Alexander Gerst, a German astronaut for the European Space Agency, is about to sweat for science.
Softer Side of Space Science: Cotton Experiments Will Head to Orbit
Three new projects to improve the efficiency and sustainability of cotton farming on Earth will soon head to space.
'A is for Astronaut' Is a Fun Space Book for All Ages (and It's Written by an Astronaut!)
Clayton Anderson was at a bookstore in Omaha, Nebraska, when the ambush happened.
'Here We Are' Is a Baby's Primer on the Universe
Like any able new father, Oliver Jeffers decided to give his infant son, Harland, a primer on the strange new reality of life on Earth.
How a New 'Happy Suit' Would Protect Astronauts from the Stresses of Space
Researchers from Florida Polytechnic University are developing a "happy suit" that they claim will protect astronauts from the psychologically harrowing effects of space travel.
A Gift from Saturn: Icy Moon Enceladus Amid Glowing Rings (Photo)
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has given the world a belated Christmas gift: a stunning view of Saturn's Enceladus moon silhouetted against the planet's glistening rings.
Watch Purple Lasers Light Up NASA's Parker Solar Probe in Test
NASA's Parker Solar Probe recently passed an important prelaunch test of its solar panels with flying colors.
Buzz Aldrin Launches 'Mission to Mars' Fashion Line with Sprayground
Buzz Aldrin, the second person to walk on the moon, has launched a "Mission to Mars" fashion line with Sprayground to help you dress for the Red Planet.
Get Glammed Up for 'The Last Jedi' with New 'Star Wars' Cosmetics
Dark side or light side? First Order or the Resistance? The eyes have it with a new line of "Star Wars" makeup from Cargo Cosmetics.
