The phenomenon of seeing familiar patterns in objects where none exists is called pareidolia. In terms of our evolution, it ...

NASA has found something on Uranus and Neptune. The ice giants of the solar system have long been enigmas for science.

From January to March, the night sky will host a spectacular parade of planets featuring Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus ...

Ever heard a science fact that made you say, “No way, that can’t be true!”? Well, prepare to be amazed. From strange animal abilities to mind-bending cosmic facts, these 14 science tidbits might sound ...

Ralf Groene was responsible for the design of Microsoft’s Surface tablet, and worked closely with former Windows and Surface chief Panos Panay on a line of Surface devices over the past decade.

While the pair could be seen in the night sky by the unaided eye, binoculars or a telescope would have allowed viewers to see details of the lunar surface, as well as Saturn's rings and moons.

Saturn is perhaps the best-known example ... would "cause the ring particle orbits to decay until they eventually impact the surface of the moon," he said. In other words, if our moon ever ...

Below are 14 facts about Pompeii. Pompeii is situated about 14 miles southeast of Naples in the Campania region of southern Italy. The settlement was built on fertile lava terraces at the bottom ...

Venus and Saturn will appear in the southwest, Jupiter will gleam overhead, and Mars will appear to rise in the east. The planets will appear to rotate westward around the bright star Polaris and ...

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Greenland is the world’s largest island, but it’s not as big the Mercator map would have us believe. The widely reproduced map, created in 1569, suggests Greenland is roughly the same size as ...