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
Milky Way may not be the shape we thought - study
Over the years, astronomers have classified galaxies into three main shapes: elliptical, irregular and spiral.
Astronomers identify asteroid belt, revealing hidden planets - study
This newly discovered belt may have been discovered after a collision triggered a dust cloud.
Astronomers capture dying star engulfing a planet - study
According to the study, the planet was likely similar in size and composition to our solar system's Neptune or Jupiter.
Scientists discover that galactic collisions cause quasars - study
Contrary to previous beliefs that the quasars are formed at the peak of galactic collision, researchers found that they are actually formed during the initial stages of collision.
Detailed dark matter map provides further support for Einstein's theory of general relativity
Astronomers have created the most detailed map of dark matter distribution.
What are mysterious cosmic objects shining brighter than the sun?
They produce way more energy than the sun and appear to break a physical boundary called the Eddington limit - now scientist found a possible explanation.
Scientists finish 200-year decryption of ancient Greek-Egyptian treatise - study
The manuscript is believed to be a lost treatise by Ptolemy on his Meteoroscope. It was hidden within a copy of Etymologiae. Deciphering it has taken over 200 years.
Scientists found planet in distant solar system, similar magnetic field to Earth - study
The planet, named YZ Ceti b, is roughly the same size as our planet and is located approximately 12 light-years away.
Study explains how primordial life survived on 'Snowball Earth'
"Compared to the most recent Ice Age, glacier coverage was much more extensive and, more importantly, much of the ocean was frozen," Xiao said.
Saturn’s rings heat up the surrounding atmosphere – study
The researchers discovered this by looking at the excess ultraviolet radiation, which is seen as a line of hydrogen in Saturn’s atmosphere.
