Samantha Mathewson
Latest articles by Samantha Mathewson

Why Women Who Arch Their Backs Are More Alluring to Men
By Samantha Mathewson published

Do You Daydream? You May Be Smarter and More Creative Than Your Peers
By Samantha Mathewson published
Ever get in trouble for daydreaming in class or during a meeting at work? Try telling your teacher or boss this: Daydreaming may be a sign of intelligence and creativity, a new study finds.

Your Dog Doesn't Want Just Your Food — He Wants Your Attention
By Samantha Mathewson published
Your dog may be trying to tell you something. From an inquisitive head tilt to "puppy dog eyes," the expressions of our canine companions may be their attempts to communicate, a new study finds.

Planet Nine Does Exist, NASA Evidence Suggests
By Samantha Mathewson published
Mounting evidence suggests it's hard to imagine our solar system without the unseen world dubbed Planet Nine.

People Magazine 'Most Beautiful' List Embodies Changing Beauty Standards
By Samantha Mathewson published
As the saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder — but People magazine may play a big role, too.

Listen, Don't Look: Why Your Ears Can Tell More Than Your Eyes
By Samantha Mathewson published
When it comes to understanding how someone truly feels, it may be best to close your eyes and just listen, a new study shows.

These Microbes May Hitch a Ride with Humans to Mars: Why That Matters
By Samantha Mathewson published
Examining how bacteria grow in confined conditions on board spacecraft will help keep astronauts healthy during long-term space missions, such as a trip to Mars.

Visualize the Total Solar Eclipse with NASA's 3D App
By Samantha Mathewson published
Find out what the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse will look like from anywhere on the planet with a new interactive, 3D simulation from NASA.

This Is What the Sun's Outer Atmosphere Will Look Like During the Solar Eclipse
By Samantha Mathewson published
With the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21 only a few weeks away, astronomers have revealed what skywatchers can expect to see as the sun disappears behind the moon.

21 National Parks Where You Can Enjoy the 2017 Solar Eclipse
By Samantha Mathewson published
The Great American Total Solar Eclipse will race across the U.S. on Aug. 21, 2017, casting a shadow over 21 of the country's National Parks coast to coast.

Earth Will Have Its Last Total Solar Eclipse in About 600 Million Years
By Samantha Mathewson published

The Moon's Interior Could Contain Lots of Water, Study Shows
By Samantha Mathewson published
Ancient volcanic deposits on the moon reveal new evidence about the lunar interior, suggesting it contains substantial amounts of water.

US National Parks Prepare for the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
By Samantha Mathewson published
On Aug. 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will cross the continental U.S. and briefly cast a shadow over 21 of the nation's national parks.

Peculiar X-Ray Burst Has Astronomers Stumped
By Samantha Mathewson published
Astronomers spotted a peculiar burst of bright X-rays in a distant area of the universe, and they're not quite sure where it came from.

Put a Ring on It! Saturn Impresses in Stunning Valentine's Day Photos
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's Cassini spacecraft sends its love this Valentine's Day with photos of Saturn’s beautiful rings, moons and polar vortex.

Newfound Asteroid to Buzz Earth Today: See It Live with Slooh
By Samantha Mathewson published

Black Holes Regurgitate 'Spitballs' After Devouring Stars
By Samantha Mathewson published

Hubble Spies Exocomets Diving into Young Star
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has detected several comets diving toward a young star about 95 light-years from Earth.

'Levitating' Moon Dust Explained
By Samantha Mathewson published
Dust particles on the lunar surface appear to "levitate," as there is no wind or flowing water on the moon to otherwise transport the particles, new research shows.
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