In my January 23, 2026, “The Universe” column, I wrote about some of the biggest bangs the universe has to offer: exploding stars, hiccupping magnetars, stellar disruptions and colliding black holes.

Markiplier stars and directs the smash indie sci-fi film, "Iron Lung". | Credit: Markiplier Studios "Iron Lung" is beyond a ...

Planetes is a cult classic anime that changed how we think of sci-fi. The beloved series is now available to stream on Crunchyroll.

Older adults discharged from the ED are frequently prescribed potentially inappropriate medications that geriatric ED guidelines recommend avoiding, a new study finds.

A dazzling new Hubble image peels back the layers of the mysterious Egg Nebula, a rare and fleeting phase in a Sun-like ...

After catching wind of Galileo’s beliefs, the cardinals of the Inquisition convened and decided to condemn Copernicus’ work in 1616. Galileo was ordered not to “actively promote Copernican ideas,” but ...

Ancient Vedic wisdom is revolutionizing modern healthcare. Practices like Ayurveda and Transcendental Meditation are ...

Throughout history, many forward-thinking individuals have been dismissed as mad, eccentric, or delusional. Their ideas were ...

Whether you’re chasing galaxies in California or counting meteors in Uruguay, this year’s top dark sky festivals promise awe, community, and unforgettable views.

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The legendary Hubble Space Telescope is facing a silent crisis as orbital decay pulls it closer to a fiery end in Earth's atmosphere. The Dog Star: By NASA, H.E. Bond and E. Nelan (Space Telescope ...

Extreme solar activity or even a software glitch could put us just days away from a satellite collision in low-Earth orbit.