Space sciences/Astronomy/Celestial bodies/Planets/Terrestrial planets/Solar terrestrial planets/Venus | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

AAAS’s First Woman Member Turns 200

SB&F's Throwback Thursday: Carl Sagan's Universe

A look back through our archives for classic books still worth reading.

Summer Sky Watching

Head outside one night this summer and look up. It's amazing what you can see.

From discovery to demotion: How a dwarf planet changed astronomy

Rittenhouse influenced early America in numerous ways

The romance of 18th century chemical terminology

Alan Stern: Discovery of Pluto moon just the beginning

Owen Gingerich puzzles out heavenly science, faith

MESSENGER Mission to Mercury Comes to a Close

Launched over ten years ago, the MESSENGER spacecraft from NASA is now reaching its final destination.

Painted Numbers on 9th Century House Walls Show Oldest Known Maya Calendar, Researchers Say

Never-before-seen artwork — the first to be found on walls of a Maya house — adorn the dwelling in the ruined city of Xultún. The figure at left is one of three men on the house’s west wall who are painted in black and wear identical costumes. The research is supported by the National Geographic Society. View a larger version of this image.
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