The Space Shuttle is on its last mission, that is if delivering cargo can be properly labeled a “mission.” These flying tractor-trailers came to dominate America’s stagnant space program for almost 30 years, turning away from an exciting and [...]

President Obama announced that the United States will send people to Mars by the mid-2030s. About time, too. Who knew it would take so long to get to Mars when we sent a bunch of guys to the Moon 40 years ago? Many of us figured we’d be vacationing on [...]

It’s Sammy Science back in the house, answering your science questions as best I can. From what I gather from some of your letters and e-mails, I can see why America needs a huge upgrade in our general science awareness. President Obama is right when he [...]