astronomy One year from today, our knowledge of the cosmos could dramatically change (if all goes according to plan) Gareth Branwyn

knives Galactic knives Rusty Blazenhoff

Science Hypnotic animation of how a star-forming galaxy forms Andrea James

art Cool collaborative student animation of Sagan's "The Pale Blue Dot" speech Andrea James

Science 'Voyage of Time,' Terrence Malick IMAX film with Brad Pitt narration, is an awesome cosmic meditation Xeni Jardin

Science Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos Wink

Science Possible sign of life on Venus David Pescovitz

Science A Scheme of Heaven is a deep investigation of astrology from a scientist’s perspective Ferdinando Buscema

Science Today (Thursday): Sasha Sagan and Ann Druyan in conversation with David Pescovitz David Pescovitz

art Art in the age of artifice Ferdinando Buscema

happy mutants Samuel Delany's 1977 Star Wars review: why is the future so damned white and male? Cory Doctorow

Science Girl Scouts can now earn badges in space sciences like astronomy and the search for ET David Pescovitz

Funny Cat trips out on the nature of reality, identity, and spacetime David Pescovitz

happy mutants Stargazing: Jen Wang's semi-autobiographical graphic novel for young readers is a complex tale of identity, talent, and loyalty Cory Doctorow

music Chuck Klosterman on space rock David Pescovitz

happy mutants The magic theatre of High Weirdness Ferdinando Buscema

Space Watch Russian rocket struck by lightning at launch David Pescovitz

astronomy Interview with the astronomer who speculated that Oumuamua might be a sign of extraterrestrial life Rob Reid

Science Neil DeGrasse Tyson accused of rape and sexual harassment by 4 women Xeni Jardin