Prof. Michael Murrell's group (lead author Zachary Gao Sun, graduate student in physics) in collaboration with Prof. Garegin Papoian's group from the University of Maryland at College Park has found ...

Japanese scientists recently discovered organic matter on a distant asteroid, reviving interest in the panspermia theory—the idea that life spreads through space via celestial objects. This theory ...

Looking up at the night sky can be one of the most awe-inspiring experiences, particularly if you find yourself in a ...

South Dakota is home to some of the darkest skies in the country, providing an ideal backdrop for amateur astronomers and ...

The Delta Aquariid meteor shower is just the first you can expect to catch over the next few weeks ...

Since the moment she was born, Minnelli was surrounded by legendary performers. She was named after a song by her godfather, ...

When a Gazette reporter learned the unsettling lore behind one particular bird, she decided to reframe the narrative and ...

There’s a magical place tucked away in the Sierra Nevada mountains where cell service fades, traffic noise disappears, and the only notification you’ll receive is the gentle tap of a woodpecker on a ...

Observant hikers can still spot old foundations, stone walls, and other remnants of previous human habitation, creating a tangible connection to Pennsylvania’s agricultural past. The name itself – ...

We’re celebrating ten years of Our Rich History. You can browse and read any of the past columns, from the present all the way back to our start on May 6, 2015, at our newly updated database: ...

Technically, you can step out any time between now and late August to catch a glimpse of the Delta Aquariids. However, the ...