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Many "modern" inventions actually have precedents dating back more than 1000 years, to ancient Greek and Roman times.

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Behold! The 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards shortlist has been released, showcasing a spectacular array of ...

A newly discovered object from deep space may be the oldest comet ever observed—possibly more than 7 billion years old, and ...

There may be many more satellite galaxies in the Milky Way than have been observed, according to new Durham University ...

New simulations suggest that dozens of ultra-faint “ghost” galaxies may be orbiting the Milky Way, hidden from current ...

Centimeter-sized pebbles have been detected in protoplanetary discs using e‑MERLIN, filling in a critical phase of planet ...

A newly discovered ice comet from deep space may be over 7 billion years old, making it the most ancient comet scientists ...

The “No One May Ever Have the Same Knowledge Again” collection presents letters sent to the Mount Wilson Observatory between ...

I will take you along for a short journey over Marshall County to observe landscapes from the Bald Eagle’s point of view.