In today's fast paced world it is all too easy to be dismissive of pre-modern attempts at learning. The Maragha Observatory ...

This finding contradicts existing physical theories, leading some scientists to evaluate that this discovery could represent a significant turning point in modern astronomy. Approximately 900 ...

An in-depth technical analysis by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) has evaluated the impact of the INNA megaproject on ...

Former ISRO chairman S Somanath highlights India's contributions to science from ancient texts to modern advances at IIMA's ...

Ancient Greek theories on the Milky Way galaxy ranged from mythology to science, with ideas from Democritus, Aristotle and ...

"Light pollution from projects like INNA doesn't just hinder research, it steals our shared view of the universe." ...

Precise Time is kept in the U.S. by the Navy, at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. The history of that dates back to a horrible tragedy at sea more than 300 years ago. In 1707 ...

Science uses careful, organized observations and tests to construct theories that are recorded, passed on to others and built on.

Some people think that you have to choose between science and religion, but that is not the case. This is the story ...

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the ...

The observatory’s blend of history, hands-on exhibits, and modern advancements helped it earn the top spot in this category, according to Newsweek. TIME’s list of the world's great places gave ...