Ancient depictions of the Egyptian sky goddess may represent one of the earliest visual interpretations of the Milky Way ...

In exploring various cultures’ Milky Way mythologies, Graur was struck by ancient Egyptian written sources that referenced ...

An interest in understanding the role that the Milky Way played in Egyptian culture and religion has led University of ...

An international team led by the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has discovered the most distant known spiral galaxy to date.

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has worked in the fields of neuroscience ...

Magnetars are among the rarest—and weirdest—denizens of the galactic zoo. They have powerful magnetic fields and may be the ...

Researchers have uncovered the earliest-known depiction of the Milky Way in coffin art depicting the Egyptian sky goddess Nut.

Venus dominates as the brilliant “Morning Star” in the east-southeast before dawn; the Eta Aquariid meteor shower takes place ...

Discover the amazing similarities between Zhúlóng and the Milky Way, challenging our understanding of galaxy evolution.

Saturn climbs higher at dawn but still tussles with twilight. At mid-month, it’s about a fist to the right (west) of Venus.

Two new research studies explore how a stellar nursery in the heart of the Milky Way is affected by the region’s strong ...

OREO, cherished worldwide for its special bond with milk as epitomized by the 'OREO dunk', has reimagined this classic ritual ...