Astronomy
A "Zombie" Star Is Refusing to Die
The supernova has been flaring for more than 600 days—and it may be the second time that the star has exploded
Three Things to Know About Benjamin Banneker's Pioneering Career
Banneker was a successful almanac-maker and self-taught student of mathematics and astronomy
Astronomers Spot One of the Oldest Galaxies in the Universe
The dusty, star-forming galaxy is 12.8 billion years old
How Scientists Identified the Oldest Known Solar Eclipse ... Using the Bible
The new research by two physicists adds to astronomical knowledge—and overturns previous Biblical interpretations
Here's Why Washington’s Beloved Air and Space Museum Is Facing a Sweeping Seven-Year Upgrade
The museum will remain open as it works to enhance the visitor's experience
Our Nearest Neighbor Might Harbor Its Own Solar System
New data from Proxima Centauri shows it has a ring of cold dust—a sign that many planets may orbit the distant star
Jupiter's Auroras Are Surprisingly Out of Sync
X-ray bursts from the poles are expected to line up, but the south is regular while the north produces haphazard bursts
Rare Mariner’s Astrolabe Found in Shipwreck Near Oman
Contrary to some reports, it may not be the earliest-known marine navigational tool—but it's still a spectacular find
Look Up: The Orionid Meteor Shower Will Streak Through Skies This Weekend
Bits of Halley's Comet are raining down on Earth, and the show will peak in the wee hours of Saturday morning
Scientists Spot the Spark From Ancient Collision of Neutron Stars
The chirp and flash from the event offers clues to the origin of Earth's precious metals
Scientists Peek Across the Galaxy to the "Dark Side" of the Milky Way
Until now, researchers haven't been able to map half of the galaxy we call home
World's Largest Radio Telescope Spies Its First Pulsars
Still in its trial run, the China's FAST radio telescope has already identified two new pulsars and perhaps a dozen more
How a 1604 Supernova Presented a Challenge to Astronomers
The supernova provided proof to Galileo, Kepler and others that the heavens were not fixed–although they were wrong about what caused the bright star
An October Harvest Moon Rises Tonight
The full moon closest to the equinox rises soon after sunset, casting a glow early evening that helps farmers bring in their crops
Controversial Hawaiian Telescope Gets State Approval
The long-delayed Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea faces opposition from native Hawaiian groups and environmentalists
Three Scientists Behind the Detection of Gravitational Waves Awarded Nobel Prize in Physics
The trio is the leading force behind the massive pair of detectors that can measures ripples in the fabric of space-time smaller than the width of a proton
Scientists Detect Fourth Gravitational Wave, Homing in on an Ancient Black Hole Collision
By triangulating measurements, scientists could soon detect these once elusive energy bursts on a weekly basis with greater precision than ever before
Hubble Spots Strange Pair of Space Rocks in the Night Sky
The duo, dubbed 288P, may help scientists better understand asteroid evolution
Why Everyone Went on a Wild Goose Chase Looking for the Planet Vulcan
The idea of a ninth planet in the Solar System would resolve a mathematical conundrum about Mercury–only problem is, it wasn't there
Pluto's Surface Features Get Their First Official Names
The International Astronomical Union approved 14 dark and heroic names for the erstwhile planet
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