Observations show the disk of our galaxy is not flat but warped and waving. Astronomers are still working out the reasons why ...

The current rate of star formation at the Galactic Center appears to be lower than in the rest of the Galaxy. A new study led ...

The size of the universe depends on its shape, with possibilities ranging from finite and spherical to flat or even infinite.

Experience the new planetarium at Santa Monica College's Mathematics + Science Building with its 9-meter dome and Evans & ...

Astronomers using the European Space Agency's XMM-Newton space observatory and the LOFAR telescope have definitively spotted ...

Despite having discovered more exoplanets than any other telescope, Kepler has been retired for the very simple reason that ...

A century ago, a star in Andromeda named V1 launched a revolution in astronomy, revealing its true immensity and the origin ...

It's a beautiful clear night. The stars are out and the moon looks breathtaking against the sky, so you reach for your phone ...

The first confirmed sighting of a giant explosion on a nearby star has been spotted by astronomers. They observed an ...

The Nuwä people of the Mountains utilized more than 100 different species of native plants for food, but none were as prized ...