Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus, often described as the West's first scientist, believed the whole Earth was suspended on ...

In the run up to Christmas, carols fill the air. Many have an astronomical twist, singing of the "Christmas Star" from the ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a stellar explosion from a time when the cosmos was still in its infancy, catching ...

Dive into the astonishing world of Maya astronomy as we uncover the secrets of their eclipse calendar. For centuries, the remarkable precision of their solar and lunar predictions baffled scientists.

As the new year rapidly approaches, you might find yourself scrambling for a good New Year’s resolution. Whether you’re ...

In the desert stillness of Egypt's Wadi El-Hitan, a group of stargazers kneeled on the cooling Fayoum sands as Mohammed Hassan's green laser sliced through the ink-black sky to illuminate the glowing ...

Mars. From forming black holes to phantom dark energy, discover the cosmic mysteries astronomers uncovered last year.