Attention, humans. Shapeshifting alien lizards have taken control of your world. They’ve maneuvered themselves into positions ...

An array of luxurious artifacts was discovered in the tomb of Feng Sufu, a Northern Yan Dynasty (a.d. 407–436) general, near the city of Beipiao in northeastern China. These include (clockwise from ...

In last week’s Skywatch, I described at least some of the celestial treasures waiting for you within the great constellation ...

In last week’s Starwatch, I described at least some of the celestial treasures waiting for you within the great constellation ...

Constellations can be fun - especially when you try and make out whatever shape the stars are supposed to create. While there are a handful of commonly known constellations, these are a few of the ...

Anishinaabe call the cluster of seven stars in the winter sky Bugonagiizhig, or “Hole in the Sky.” Navajos say it is Dilyéhé, or “Sparkling.” ...

The sun wanders the Milky Way alone; our star orbits the galaxy’s distant center without any stellar siblings. The solar ...

The “Seven Sisters” of the Pleiades are part of a much larger complex that can help reveal our galaxy’s deep history ...

On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, the waxing gibbous Moon will be separated by less than a degree from the Pleiades, an open star cluster rich in star stories.

Ever wondered which constellation mirrors your personality? Take this cosmic quiz to find out which starry pattern best reflects your inner self ...

Myths, Machines, and Ancient Dreams of Technology, explored ancient myths and folklore about creating automation, artificial life, and AI, connecting them to the robots and other ingenious mechanical ...