Rainbows may be a trick of the eye, but they’re also based in fascinating optical physics. Here's how they work and why we ...

For nearly a decade, the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) has been working to bring together resources through ...

A new AI machine learning technique helped historians analyze 76,000 pages from astronomy textbooks spanning nearly two centuries.

Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have developed an innovative technique to search for black hole light echoes. Their novel method, which will make it easier for the mass and the spin of black holes to ...

Fahrenthold and Theodore Schleifer Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science. By John Yoon and Hisako Ueno ...

It is no wonder that curious minds have always sought to explain both the Sun’s origins and our relationship to it — whether through the narratives of myth or modern science. Today, we understand that ...

Reviewed by Lexie CornerNov 5 2024 Argonne is among a group of institutions chosen by the Simons Foundation and the US ...

KU astronomy hosted a a stargazing and planetarium event on Nov. 7 at Slawson Hall for students, staff and faculty to spend a ...

Look up to the sky and see what you can find during the Cosmic Carnival. The family friendly event will feature a list of exhibitors that will educate attendees on all things stellar on Saturday, Nov.

Soapbox Science is an initiative dedicated to enhancing the visibility and career opportunities of female and non-binary ...

The ghosts of stars are up to their usual mischief. By Dennis Overbye The Pentagon needs what the company offers to compete with China even as it frets over its potential for dominance and the ...