With this issue, Astronomy celebrates its 50th anniversary. I bought the first issue of the magazine from a newsstand in Columbus, Ohio. While the stories eventually drew my interest, I was more ...

In July 1878, six women scientists, their attendants, a photographer and an artist gathered in Colorado on a panoramic plateau at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. The group had a shared mission: ...

Ever since the invention of the microscope, humanity has gained access to the world of the incredibly small. Scientists discovered that creatures never known to exist before are alive in an ...

On July 20, 1999, Space.com opened its doors to chronicle humanity's ongoing mission to understand the cosmos and explore the final frontier. A lot has happened in astronomy and spaceflight over the ...

Historians working with an artificial intelligence assistant have begun tracking the spread of astronomical thinking across Europe in the early 1500s. The analysis contributes to challenging the “lone ...

We'll be updating this hub with all our special features throughout the week. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. On July 20, 1999, ...