Special techniques used to study ripples in the universe may have helped researchers solve an ancient mystery. According to a new paper in Horological Magazine. These techniques allowed the researchers to tell how many holes were in one of the broken rings of the Antikythera Mechanism, the ancient computer shown in Indiana Jones and the … Read more
(NEXSTAR) – Skywatchers across the country have had the chance to see stunning celestial displays already this year, from the total solar eclipse, the return of the “devil’s comet” and numerous nights colored by the northern lights. There’s also a chance we’ll see a “once-in-a-lifetime” explosive event bring a “new” star into the night sky … Read more
A future civilization on Mars may be accompanied by a very special and resilient little plant. A type of moss found in the desert – called Syntrichia caninervis— may be able to survive and grow in the harsh Martian environment, according to a new paper in the journal INNOVATION. This moss can grow in temperatures … Read more