Astronomy
Researchers decode 200-year-old Red Sea navigational chart, revealing lost seafaring secrets
The document, dated to the late 18th or early 19th century, is illustrated with images of ships and religious buildings. It depicts more than 180 islands, along with reefs, landmarks and flags.
Selling light after dark: Satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth approved by FCC
Ancient structure near Stonehenge may have inspired its solstice alignment, archaeologists say
Scientists identify nearby 'super-Earth' as promising candidate in search for alien life - study
Archaeologists uncover 6th century astronomical observatory in Egypt
Researchers told Live Science that everything uncovered shattered expectations set for the mission.
'A king will die, a nation will fall': Dark omens revealed from 4,000-year-old Babylonian tablets
Lunar eclipses in particular were seen as dark omens, such as the death of the king.
LEGO unveils bricks made from real meteorite dust in unique collaboration
In partnership with the European Space Agency, LEGO has created unique bricks from real meteorite dust, now on display in select stores until September 20.
Giant asteroid the size of 770 lions to pass Earth Thursday, June 27 - NASA
Using the ESA's measurement, asteroid (415029) 2011 UL21 is around the size of 770 adult male lions from head to tail.
Astronaut Ilan Ramon’s space diary finds a home at Israel’s National Library
Ramon's mission on Columbia claimed the lives of all seven crew members, but many of his personal items survived, including diary entries as new additions to Israel's National Library.
Earth-sized exoplanet discovered in ‘our solar backyard’ by international team
“It’s a useful planet because it may be like an early Earth,” says Soares-Furtado.
Running Chicken Nebula makes dazzling appearance in starry night sky
Graceful wisps of pastel-colored gas and dust dance across the cosmic scene, adding an ethereal touch to the celestial panorama.
NASA's Hubble telescope spots 'dreamy' galaxy
NASA's Hubble Space telescope spotted and photographed a beautiful, dreamy galaxy millions of light-years from Earth.
NASA finds source of life on the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa
This discovery has important implications for the habitability of Europa’s ocean.
NASA's Webb telescope finds exoplanet with potential signs of life
Along with methane and carbon dioxide, the James Webb Telescope also discovered a molecule known as dimethyl sulphide (DMS), a substance only produced by living things.
