Long before modern telescopes, early astronomers mapped the heavens with math, myth, and sheer curiosity. This crossword quiz celebrates the minds who first charted the cosmos.

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

Try our fun new interactive end-of-year quiz, which is (mostly) based on stories and events covered in Physics World. Compiled by Colin White. How well have you been following events in physics? There ...

It's fair to say 2025 has been a big year for mushrooms — and not in a good way. But the ABC Science team is here to show you that there's much more to fungi than their toxins. While you might not ...

Xinting Yu, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Texas at San Antonio, is one of two recipients of the 2025 Harold C. Urey Prize. The national award from ...

Dive into the fascinating crossroads of astronomy and astrology — where science meets symbolism, and the sky tells two very different stories. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

SpaceX pulled off a smoother test launch of its Starship rocket, managing a more complete mission after setbacks earlier this year. The Starship spacecraft flew through space after launching from the ...

At 3 a.m. on a crisp May night in Chile, all seemed well with the world’s largest digital camera. Until it didn’t. Inside the newly built Vera C. Rubin Observatory, site project scientist Sandrine ...

In “Citizen Science in Astronomy (Part 7),” SETI Institute astronomers Dr. Franck Marchis and Dr. Lauren Sgro highlight two rare and compelling discoveries and the crucial role of citizen scientists ...

The banner over the bar stated “Science Is Real,” and on a recent Monday night, the science was very real. “Astronomy on Tap Charlottesville,” which has brought the wonders of the universe to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Astrophotography can make you feel two very different things: tiny ...

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