October is Space Month. At Duke University, space research is more than just science - it's a bold journey across disciplines. This is the first in a series of stories featuring innovators, dreamers ...

From hidden planets to invisible cosmic signals, some of the most important astronomical discoveries happened while scientists were chasing something else entirely.

On this month’s episode of The Sky Above, host Leah Pezzetti discusses upcoming astronomical events and also the race to space.

The first quarter moon is October 29th, so trick or treaters can be treated to a fine view of the waxing gibbous moon and Saturn for Halloween stargazers. This fine shot was taken by Jennifer Lanier ...

Among the positive feedback on my column was a very informed reader who suggested I refer to the Global Methodist Church Book of Doctrines and Discipline (2014, Seedbed Publishing). On page 59, it ...

If you’re a roguelite or roguelike fan – you’ve found your way here so I’m just going to go ahead and assume that you are – I think you’ll agree with me when I say that we are living through halcyon ...

Astronomers from South Africa have conducted multi-band observations of a nearby dwarf irregular galaxy known as UGCA 320. Results of the observational campaign, recently published on the arXiv ...

Uncover the groundbreaking contributions of these famous scientists. Discover how their innovative discoveries and inventions profoundly shape our world today ...

Imagine you have just finished a delicious to-go meal or morning coffee, or used the last drop of moisturizer. Without thinking too hard, you may be ready to toss another container into the trash, ...

Carly Kay is the Fall 2025 science writing intern at Science News. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a master’s degree in science ...