Rainbows may be a trick of the eye, but they’re also based in fascinating optical physics. Here's how they work and why we ...

For nearly a decade, the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) has been working to bring together resources through ...

Oct. 31, 2024 — For Halloween, the European Southern Observatory (ESO) reveals a spooktacular image of a dark nebula that creates the illusion of a wolf-like silhouette against a colourful ...

A new AI machine learning technique helped historians analyze 76,000 pages from astronomy textbooks spanning nearly two centuries.

Fahrenthold and Theodore Schleifer Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science. By John Yoon and Hisako Ueno ...

The ghosts of stars are up to their usual mischief. By Dennis Overbye The Pentagon needs what the company offers to compete with China even as it frets over its potential for dominance and the ...

Investigations into the unknowns of space and time -- and abstract questions around early universe cosmology relating to the ...

It is no wonder that curious minds have always sought to explain both the Sun’s origins and our relationship to it — whether through the narratives of myth or modern science. Today, we understand that ...

Astronomers are investigating the possibility of a hidden ninth planet beyond Neptune, which could explain unusual orbital patterns in the Kuiper Belt.

Reviewed by Lexie CornerNov 5 2024 Argonne is among a group of institutions chosen by the Simons Foundation and the US ...

Soapbox Science is an initiative dedicated to enhancing the visibility and career opportunities of female and non-binary ...

Look up to the sky and see what you can find during the Cosmic Carnival. The family friendly event will feature a list of exhibitors that will educate attendees on all things stellar on Saturday, Nov.