Astronomy
There Was A "Pink" Supermoon Last Night And These Photos Capture How Beautiful It Was
[Extreme Lady Gaga voice]: Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular and totally unique.
Build The Perfect Significant Other And We'll Guess Your Zodiac Sign With 99.97% Accuracy
It's like Build-a-Bear but for your significant other.
Can I Accurately Guess Your Zodiac Sign? Who Knows? But Here's This Quiz Anyway
If I get it right – yay! If I get it wrong, don't @ me.
Design A Deliciously Adult Beverage And We'll Totally Guess Your Zodiac Sign
Sorry, but if you pick tequila, you're 100% a Fire Sign.
We Can Totally Guess Your Star Sign Based On The Essential Oils You Pick
Taurus = 100% Ylang Ylang
We Can Totally Guess Your Zodiac Sign Based On Your Answers To These 10 Random Questions
Are you a Pisces? Or maybe a Leo?
Answer These Super Intense Questions And We'll Guess Your Zodiac Sign
Really makes you think.
Can We Guess Your Zodiac Sign Based On Your Early 2000s TV Love Triangle Opinions?
Team Damon or Stefan?
Let Your Taste Buds Make 5 Simple Decisions And We'll Reveal Your Zodiac BFF
Not to be cheesy, but our friendship was written in the stars! ✨
Eat Some Betty Crocker Sweets And We'll Easily Guess Your Zodiac Sign
Life's ~batter~ with cake.
This Never-Ending Aesthetic Quiz Will Allow Us To Accurately Guess Your Zodiac Sign
Every color of the rainbow and then some!
Eat Some Breakfast And We'll Accurately Guess Your Age And Zodiac Sign
It's the most important (and revealing) meal of the day!
Does Your Crush Like You Back Or Nah? Answer 5 Easy Peasy Zodiac Questions To Find Out
Is it written in the stars or destined for doom?
Based On Your Favorite "Harry Potter" Things, We Can Guess Your Zodiac Sign With 99.75% Accuracy
"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good." – Geminis probably
Discover Your Unexpected Wedding Venue Based On Your Zodiac Info
Let the stars guide you to a dream wedding venue!
Can We Guess Your Zodiac Sign Based On How You React To These Scenarios?
Get ready to be amazed!
Believe It Or Not, But We Can Accurately Guess Your Zodiac Sign With Just 5 Questions
Get ready to be amazed!
A University Of Florida Astronomer Called Racial And Gender Diversity “Nonsense”
To anyone “harboring any doubts that systemic and overt racism still exist in academia ... I would encourage you to read Haywood Smith’s racist screed,” one professor wrote in response.
13 Products The BuzzFeed India Team Loves In June 2020
We think you'll love these products as much as we do!
Yale Astronomers Questioned Systemic Racism Because They Hired One Black Employee 35 Years Ago, Emails Show
“Deeply entrenched systemic racism exists in every sector of our society, including at Yale and in this department,” a group of undergraduates wrote in response.
Are You Smart Enough To Get A 6/6 On This Basic Astronomy Quiz?
Let's blast off.
What Percent Taurus Are You?
Happy Taurus season!
Your Starbucks Order Will Actually Allow Us To Guess Your Zodiac Sign With 93% Accuracy
And if you don't like Starbucks... well, this quiz just wasn't in the stars for you.
Welcome To The Dundie Awards! Tell Us Your Birth Chart To Find Out What You've Won
And the Extreme Repulsiveness Award goes to...
We Can Guess Your Zodiac Sign — All You Have To Do Is Eat Some Food
Who knew your taste in food could reveal your star sign? We did.
Spend A Paycheck Or Two At Urban Outfitters And We'll Guess Your Zodiac Sign
Those jeans are so Virgo.
Can We Guess Your Zodiac Sign In Just 8 Questions?
It's all in the stars.
Which Zodiac Sign Are You Most Compatible With? Plan A Winter's Day To Find Out
A perfect day for a perfect match.
Elon Musk's WiFi Satellites Are Blocking Astronomers' Views Of The Sky
SpaceX launched 60 WiFi satellites last week, and hopes to launch thousands more.
We Can Guess Your Zodiac Sign In Just 4 Questions
100% money back guarantee. JK, this costs you nothing.
Answer Some Questions To See If You're More Like The Sun Or The Moon
Are you more 🌞 or 🌚?
Can We Accurately Guess Your Zodiac Sign In Just 5 Questions?
Alright, everyone. It's Scorpio season. Gird your loins.
We Got To The Moon Six Times. Here's Why America Really, Really Didn’t Want To Go Back.
“NASA said we’ll bet on the future,” said one space historian. That future just didn’t include moon landings.
How Much Do You Really Know About The First Moon Landing?
What was the first meal on the moon?
Your Mom's Zodiac Sign Determines What You Should Get Her For Mother's Day
Mother's Day is almost here, and the zodiac has got you covered.
Nobody Believed Neil DeGrasse Tyson's First Accuser. Now There Are Three More.
No one believed Tchiya Amet when she said Tyson had raped her in the 1980s. Now, three other women tell BuzzFeed News that he harassed them, including one who’s sharing her story publicly for the first time.
These Stunning Pictures Show The Blood Moon During The Longest Lunar Eclipse Of The Century
The eclipse was visible on much of the Earth, except North and Central America, and lasted for nearly four hours Friday, with totality lasting for one hour, 42 minutes, and 57 seconds.
A Star Scientist From The Max Planck Society Allegedly Harassed And Bullied Her Colleagues
Nine young scientists told BuzzFeed News Germany that astrophysicist Guinevere Kauffmann has bullied students for years.
Rich People Will Soon Be Able To Buy Fake Meteor Showers On Demand
In the latest scheme of the booming private space industry, a Japanese company proposes to light up the night with made-to-order shooting stars. But some experts worry about space clutter, and the scary consequences of these artificial meteors hitting important satellites.
Astrophysicist Christian Ott Was Just Fired From His New Job In Finland After Harassment Scandal
The decision came after Finnish astronomers circulated an open letter. "Harassment or discrimination threaten our community and our way of working together. They have no place here," it said.
Sydney Was Covered By A Giant Cloud During A Super Moon And People Are Just Tired Of Their Luck
We are the literal *Old Man Yells At Cloud* meme.
This Professor Resigned From Caltech After Harassing Two Students. Now He Has A New Job.
Astrophysicist Christian Ott resigned from Caltech last August. He'll start as a senior researcher at the University of Turku in Finland on March 1.
Yes, Elon Musk Was Serious About Sending A Sports Car To Mars
SpaceX chief Elon Musk wants to ship his red Tesla roadster to Mars orbit on the first launch of a new jumbo rocket in January. He seems to be serious.
27 Cozy Pajamas You'll Want To Hibernate In This Winter
Cozy pajamas (AKA a valid reason to not leave your house).
15 Gifts The Most Pretentious Person You Know Will Love
Whether that pretension is literary, gastronomic, or generalized.
19 Products On Amazon That'll Make Perfect Gifts
A countertop wine cooler, a mermaid tail blanket, a book of Oprah's wisdom, and 16 other excellent gift ideas, courtesy of Amazon.
Only True Geniuses Can Get 16/16 On This Mnemonic Device Quiz
Idiot, pass me another tequila.
Solar Eclipses Used To Totally Scare The Shit Out Of People
Holy crap, the sun is gone!
Here’s What You Should Look For When The Sky Goes Dark On Aug. 21
Hint: This isn’t your typical August night sky.
A Caltech Professor Who Harassed Two Female Students Has Resigned
"This has been a difficult situation for our community," a Caltech statement said about Christian Ott's resignation.
Could You Survive In Outer Space?
*Insert Neil DeGrasse Tyson quote here*
How Much Do You Actually Know About Astronomy?
The sun is dying!!!
A Caltech Professor Harassed Two Women. Now Students Are Protesting His Return To Campus.
Students staged a sit-in to protest the return of astronomy professor Christian Ott.
Where Are The Aliens?
Or are they already here...
This Planet Around A Small, Cool Star May Be Our Best Shot At Finding Alien Life
An exoplanet discovered around a red dwarf star 40 light years away could show signs of life that are detectable with telescopes, scientists say.
Last Night's Aurora Australis Was The One "Storm" You'd Stay Outdoors For
The solar storm made the long, cold night worth it.
If You Get 10/12 On This Quiz, You Should Definitely Be An Astronaut
The quiz you've been preparing for since Space Camp.
The Supermoon Is A Lie
Today's moon is a little bit bigger and a little bit brighter than normal, but you probably won't be able to see that with your eyes, sorry.
A Supermoon Graced The Skies Overnight But Australians Are Massively Underwhelmed
Thanks, cloud. Thanks.
This Is What A Solar Storm Hitting Jupiter Looks Like
It's not just Earth that gets spectacular auroras.
Could You Pass Fourth Grade Astronomy?
Do you have an astronomical amount of knowledge?
Why You Should Be Legitimately Terrified Of Space
I hope that space toilet comes with an instructions manual…
Can You Figure Out What's Wrong With These Diagrams?
Some of these are pretty wrong. Can you figure out which ones they are?
David Bowie Has Had A Constellation Named "Starman" After Him
Astronomers have registered a lightning-bolt-shaped group of stars in a cosmic tribute to the great singer.
He Fell In Love With His Grad Student — Then Fired Her For It
Christian Ott, a young astrophysics professor at Caltech, engaged in “discriminatory and harassing” behavior toward two female graduate students, a university investigation has found.
Will You Be Fooled By These Basic Science Questions?
Will your science skills hold up?
People Try Novelty Astronaut Desserts For The First Time
"They're like tiny ice cream poops!"
9 Science Stories You Can't Miss This Week: The Conflicts Of Interest Edition
A GMO scientist got entangled with Monsanto and spurred a hot public debate over conflicts of interest in big ag. That and other science stories from BuzzFeed and around the web.
Famous Astronomer Accused Of Sexual Harassment At His Previous Job, Too
Last week, astronomer Geoff Marcy was pressured into resigning from the University of California at Berkeley because of a record of sexual harassment. Now three women from his prior posting at San Francisco State University say he sexually harassed students there as well.
Astronomy Field Reeling After Sexual Harassment Scandal
Now that Geoff Marcy has resigned from his position at Berkeley, astronomers are grappling with what comes next.
Famous Astronomer Has Resigned After Sexual Harassment Investigation
Geoff Marcy has resigned from his tenured position at the University of California, Berkeley, the school confirms. Facing criticism, the university defended its decision not to fire him.
Famous Berkeley Astronomer Violated Sexual Harassment Policies Over Many Years
A university investigation into astronomer Geoff Marcy, exclusively obtained by BuzzFeed News, has determined that he violated sexual harassment policies at UC Berkeley. Marcy has written a public apology, though he denies some of the investigation’s findings.
NASA Spacecraft Finds Frozen Water And Blue Skies On Pluto
The images transmitted by the New Horizons mission revealed a hazy blue atmosphere as well as small regions of water ice, NASA said. "It's gorgeous," a researcher said.
The Super Blood Moon Was Beautiful
Photographers were out around the world waiting for the rare supermoon eclipse, the first since 1982.
The Pending "Blood Moon" Has Some People Preparing For The Apocalypse
Members of several faiths believe Sunday night's blood moon may portend catastrophe.
These Majestic Photos Will Give You A Spacegasm
The winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2015 competition have been announced and they'll make you want to leave planet Earth.
Can You Pass This Basic Mars Quiz?
Don't let the Red Planet make you red in the face!
Dear NASA, Maybe It's Time We Give Our Moon A Name
Blue, blue moon.
We Know Your Relationship Status Based On These Astronomy Questions
Do you have a moon in your life?
What Should You Do With Your Extra Second?
On June 30, 2015, the day will be a second longer than normal. Make the most of it!
15 Spectacular Photos Of The Southern Lights That You Won't Believe Are Real
Monday night lights: Clear skies, full hearts, can't lose.
9 Times "The Simpsons" Couldn't Science
This is a serious scientific investigation.
Do Women's Menstrual Cycles Synchronize When They Live Together?
“If you touch someone, it’ll happen.”
An Astronomer Called Scientists "Boys With Toys" And This Is How Twitter Reacted
News flash: Women like science!
Astronomers Clash Over A Giant Telescope On A Sacred Hawaiian Mountain
Construction stopped Tuesday on the $1.4 billion Thirty Meter Telescope in the face of protests from Hawaiians who believe its location is sacred. The fight has astronomers asking whether a pristine view of the stars trumps the beliefs of people on the ground.
Hawaii Gov. Halts Construction Of Giant Telescope In Clash Over Sacred Land
Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday a temporary halt to the construction on Hawaii's summit of what will become the world's largest telescope.
This Aussie Teen Built A Telescope And His Pictures Of Space Are Breathtaking
The sky is NOT the limit.
20 Solar Eclipse Photos You Really Should See
Missed the solar eclipse because of the clouds? Here are some photos to make up for it.
The Lazy Person's Guide To Watching The Solar Eclipse
Here's all the information you need to watch tomorrow's solar eclipse, even if you'll be stuck at your desk.
Scientists Have Figured Out How Fast The Fastest Star In The Galaxy Is
And it's going a mere 2.7 million miles per hour.
The Saddest Facts You'll Ever Hear
Ming the clam, we hardly knew ye!
28 Socks That Should Be Shot Into Space
Humanity will be better off when our planet has been rid of these terrible socks.
An Astronomer Analyzed The Simpsons' Moon And Discovered That Springfield Might Not Be In America
It was pointing the wrong way the whole time.
This Mesmerizing Timelapse Shows How Earth Looks In Infrared
Who knew water vapor could be so beautiful?
Why You Don't Need To Worry About Mercury In Retrograde
Put down that survival guide.
Astronomers Have Found A Super Saturn Outside Our Solar System
If Saturn had the other planet's rings, we'd be able to see them in our sky alongside the moon!
12 Facts That'll Blow Your Mind In One Sentence
Dolphins have NAMES for each other??
Everything You Need To Know About The "Blood Moon" Eclipse
Wednesday's event is the second in a rare set of four lunar eclipses.
Jenny Slate Was A Stoner In College And Confused Astrology With Astronomy
She's perfect in every way!
Everything You Need To Know About The "Blood Moon" Lunar Eclipse
The moon turned deep red during Tuesday's total lunar eclipse.
