Phil Plait

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On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard (left) carried out the first American spaceflight, climbing some 116 miles (188 km) above Earth's surface with the help of a V-2-inspired Redstone rocket (right).  
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The story of how America safely sent its first man into space, causing an anxious nation to collectively exhale a sigh of relief.

60 Years Ago, Alan Shepard Became the First American in Space

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Why Schrödinger (figuratively speaking) put his cat in the box — and why it may never get out.

Schrödinger’s Cat Experiment and the Conundrum That Rules Modern Physics

The X-Files screening in Los Angeles

Flicks like ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The X-Files’ have left their mark on academia and inspired future researchers. Thanks to science advisers, studios can finally get the details right.

How Hollywood Movies and TV Shows Impact Real Science

Cosmos

Cosmos: Possible Worlds

Strange Science

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Einstein's Universe

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Elements Flashcards

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