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Ancient Greece
Four Amazing Astronomical Discoveries from Ancient Greece
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Ancient Greek scientists and mathematicians in ancient Greece made some of the most significant astronomical discoveries centuries ago.
Energy
A Solar Power Station in Space? Here’s How it Would Work
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The UK government is reportedly considering a £16 billion proposal to build a solar power station in space.
By Jovana Radulovic
Yes, you read that right. Space-based solar power is one of the technologies to feature in the government’s Net Zero...
Life
Solar Storm May Hit Earth Monday
A solar storm -- which occurs when solar wind shock waves or clouds of magnetic field interact with the Earth’s own magnetic field -- may be on its way toward Earth on Sunday.
The storm, which could emit solar flares...
Science
NASA Reaches the Sun’s Atmosphere for the First Time
A spacecraft touched the Sun for the first time in history on Tuesday. NASA's Parker Solar Probe made it to the Sun's upper atmosphere, collecting samples of particles and magnetic fields from the star that gives our planet life.
The...
Life
Once-in-a-Lifetime Glimpse at Comet Leonard Coming Up
We will have our one and only chance to view Comet Leonard this month when it passes by Earth on December 12. The comet was discovered in January 2021 by astronomer Greg Leonard.
The comet has been barrelling towards the...
Education
Planet Survived its Dying Star: Lessons for the End of Our Solar System
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For the first time ever, astronomers have astrophysical evidence that Jupiter and other planets in the solar system will survive the death of the Sun.
By Dimitri Veras
How will the Solar System die? It’s a hugely important question that researchers...
Science
How Ancient Greeks Set Humanity on the Path to Space Exploration
While civilized society was just learning to use the wheel on earth, ancient Greeks were aiming at celestial space and the stars.
Science
Partial Solar Eclipse Appears in North American Skies
It wasn't quite as dramatic as the 2017 event but the partial solar eclipse that occurred early on June 10 was spectacular in its own way.
Greece
Unseasonably High Temperatures in Greece and Europe Make Christmastime Feel Like Easter
Warm air masses moving north from Africa are now bringing unseasonably high temperatures and sunny weather to Greece and most parts of Central and Eastern Europe.
Central and southern parts of Greece have already been experiencing temperatures higher than 19 and...
Greece
Greek Research Team Creates Food to Help Vitamin D Deficiency
The international research team of the Department of Agronomy at the Technological Educational Institute (TEI ) of Thessaly, achieved honors in a leading international conference.
The research, conducted at the Laboratory of Biochemistry and led by Dr. Moulas, presented a...