A physicist discovered a method to weigh the Earth in 1797, and today, several centuries later, mathematics and gravity are still proving him right

The world of astronomy and everything that surrounds it continues to give us secrets that until now seemed unthinkable. In ...
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First phase of Vedic Astronomy Observatory opens at Uttanahalli

Sri Vishwaprasanna Theertha Swamiji Mysore/Mysuru: South India’s first-ever Indian-style Vedic Astronomical Observatory — ...
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Uncovered Planetarium Invites New Voices to Physics and Astronomy

A 20-year-old planetarium, never used before, rediscovered by accident, now helps students explore constellations from new perspectives.
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Do the math: The Star of Bethlehem

The day of 2025’s pre-Christmas full moon seemed the perfect day to highlight astronomy. Angelkeep never, with a capital N, excelled in that science. Insects are easier to identify than stars. The ...
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Making connections: Multiple methods of math instruction are welcome

Different techniques of math education open new avenues to help students grasp basic concepts, unlocking access to a vast ...
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NAAOP celebrates their 30th anniversary at Lowell Observatory

On Nov. 16, Lowell Observatory honored 30 years of NAAOP, a program bridging Indigenous communities and STEM education. The ...
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Nov. 25, 1783: The birth of Claude-Louis Mathieu

Born in Macon, France, on Nov. 25, 1783, Claude-Louis Mathieu showed an aptitude for mathematics from a young age. Despite ...
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Researchers Discover the Incredible Mathematical Sophistication of the Mayan Calendar

Among the few treasures that survived Spanish colonization, the Dresden Codex stands as one of humanity’s most precious scientific relics. This folded bark-paper manuscript, adorned with colorful ...