Today, we"re blasting off to explore the cosmos. World Space Week celebrates the science and technology that go into exploring our universe, and how it benefits us back on Earth. Space exploration has helped scientists develop new medicines, create new power sources, and even improve farming techniques. This year"s theme is Space and Climate Change; events will be held in 83 countries to champion the role of space technology in understanding and monitoring Earth"s climate.
World Space Week begins
Today in History
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Giving Tuesday
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Cherry blossom season in Tokyo
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Women s suffrage at 100
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Merry Christmas!
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Happy Boxing Day!
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A monster view in Scotland
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National Blueberry Day
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Celebrating Yi Peng
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How do ladybugs winter?
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Hey, don t you guys have somewhere to be?
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Salt of the earth
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Village of Santa Maddalena, Dolomites, Italy
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And you thought moths were boring
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Þorrablót, Icelandic midwinter festival
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Celebrating Bike to Work Week, May 14-18
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A universe underground
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Oktoberfest begins
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Overseas Highway, Florida Keys
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‘Stepping’ into Black History Month
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In the Navajo Nation for Code Talkers Day
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The town of Pienza in Tuscany, Italy
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Hiding in plain sight
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Peña Roya beech forest, Moncayo Natural Park, Aragon, Spain
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Marine Day in Japan
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Happy Father s Day
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National Llama Day
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International Sloth Day
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National Llama Day
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A Christmas market with a long history
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Happy Halloween!
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