Each discovery is a significant milestone in humanity’s efforts to find evidence of life elsewhere in our galaxy; astronomers are looking for a planet that mimics the Earth’s characteristics to be able to support life.
Is it possible to learn more about our life on Earth by reading in astronomy? It seems that the correct answer is “No”; however, astronauts can change that to a big “Yes”.
The Egyptians, they said, were the first to discover the solar year. They obtained this knowledge from the stars.
What makes myths dangerous is that they are developed through verbal tradition, ironically, commonly believed myths are scientific.
Although Interstellar is a science-fiction movie, it does not depart from reality entirely; it introduces people to Theoretical Physics.
What if the greatest discovery of natural resources did not take place here on Earth, but in the sky?
The advent of aviation enabled us to discover a long-hidden treasure of ancient civilization; we mean the amazing Nazca Lines.
If you are wondering why the image of the black hole is a big deal, do not worry, we have got you covered.
If you have looked up at the sky on 31 July 2018, you could have probably seen Mars shining brightly without resorting to any special equipment.
The young Maryam was raised amidst a mathematical, astronomical environment. She delved into both sciences to design and build the “complex” astrolabe.
At the end of 1999, international cultural authorities competed in an open poll on the so-called “Best Thing” of the 20th century. NASA's website asked people to vote for the best astronomical picture captured in the 20th century.
Human history has witnessed tragedies and horrors that the people of science have endured confronting extremism and intolerance.