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The fall season officially begins on the calendar this Sunday, with the autumn equinox. For those of us in the northern ...

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Astronomers have hunted for this planet since 2016. Could one more year of searching finally solve the mystery?

WVU researchers are making their mark in a growing field of research focused on studying a phenomenon known as gravitational waves.

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This first ancient Egyptian observatory discovered in modern times showcases advanced knowledge of astronomy and its profound link to the Egyptians' spiritual and ritualistic practices. When you ...

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Modern revival of Islamic Astronomy was successfully undertaken in Malaysia after my indulgence through Dato Seri Dr Wan Salim, Mufti of Penang State. Muslims excelled in science from the times of ...

Fermi’s paradox relies on an idea called the cosmological principle, which is a general attitude in astronomy and cosmology that we do not occupy a privileged position in the universe.