China's Tianwen-2 probe has commenced its decade-long deep space mission, capturing a stunning image of Earth and the Moon ...

Newly discovered fragments of 2,200-year-old star coordinates—once thought lost—reveal the incredible skill of the ancient astronomer Hipparchus.

Sean Sheehan took a trip off the well-worn tourist trail in the north African country to experience the cultural delights of ...

The world's oldest photo, taken circa 1826-7 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, is iconic, showcasing the photographer's view of a rooftop. You may like ...

The world's oldest boomerang is older than previously thought, casting new light on the ingenuity of humans living at the time.

Researchers in China unveil the oldest complex wooden technology, pushing back the timeline for sophisticated tool use.

At the summit of Cerro Pachón, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has started its work.

A mystery interstellar object discovered last week is likely to be the oldest comet ever seen – possibly predating our solar system by more than three billion years, researchers say. The "water ...

A mystery interstellar object discovered last week is likely to be the oldest comet ever seen—possibly predating our solar ...

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Long a cultural melting pot and a hub for artists, the 400-year-old city is riding a new surge in popularity. Here’s the ...

Historian Katherine Biber invites us to see the lives, crimes and deaths of Jimmy and Joe Governor in the context of bigger national ambitions – and colonial racism.