Astronomy
Ancient structure near Stonehenge may have inspired its solstice alignment, archaeologists say
The site, believed to have likely served as a focus for religious gatherings, bears extensive evidence of feasting and large-scale gatherings.
Scientists identify nearby 'super-Earth' as promising candidate in search for alien life - study
Atmosphere detected on celestial body in solar system's far reaches
TV murder series rekindles interest in the mysteries of the Nebra sky disc
Do we need to change the definition of 'life' to find it among the stars?
As long as astronomists continue to search for life outside the borders of our world, biologists are forced to continue to reconsider the meaning of the word "life."
Hubble telescope captures galaxy clusters merging
Gravitational lensing has the practical effect of a magnifying glass, microscope, or binoculars, and enables scientists to observe celestial bodies that would otherwise be too distant to discern.
Introducing Janus, the exotic 'two-faced' white dwarf star
Scienets have observed a white dwarf star, named for the two-faced ancient Roman god, that appears to have two sides with completely different compositions.
NASA to launch telescopes to investigate 'dark energy' in space
By 2027, a pair of space telescopes will be probing deep space to investigate why the universe's rate of expansion is increasing.
Is ET phoning home? Astronomers detect unprecedented space signals
Researchers speculate that a mysterious celestial body is sending signals to Earth at regular intervals, raising questions about extraterrestrial contact.
Saturn's icy moon Enceladus harbors essential elements for life
The same team previously confirmed that Enceladus' ice grains contain a rich assortment of minerals and complex organic compounds, including the ingredients for amino acids.
Grapevine June 4, 2023: Remembering Ilan Ramon
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Strawberry Moon to shine bright in Sunday morning's sky
The Strawberry Moon will be visible on the night of June 3 and has ancient connections to Native American agriculture.
Scientists expand search for signs of intelligent alien life
Deliberate transmissions to potential aliens from Earth should be considered only if by global consensus humankind deems it safe and appropriate, Gajjar said.
Israeli astrophysicists may have solved the mystery of early massive galaxies
A new theoretical model made by Israeli astrophysicists reveals an excess of massive galaxies, in contrast to previously accepted theories.
