At the close of an awful year, a religion scholar offers reflections on resisting despair in dark times, for the religious and non-religious alike. The editor of this publication wasn’t exaggerating ...

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Before the invention of alphabets, literacy was the purview of Egyptian and Mesopotamian scribes trained in complex writing systems that could take years to master. Proto-Sinaitic script, which uses a ...

Britney Spears is sharing a cryptic message amid concerns over her well-being. “Haven’t found my party dress for this year …” Spears, 43, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, November 29. “Reflecting is ...

Alexey A Petrov receives funding from the US Department of Energy. Scientists working with the James Webb Space Telescope discovered three unusual astronomical objects in early 2025, which may be ...

OOLOGAH, Okla. — A drive down 169, in Oologah, provides views of the countryside and a little fall foliage. But tucked away in the woods is a small yellow sign. “I’ve been contacting all my friends ...

Jean-Philippe Pleau’s book and play about moving up socially became a cultural reckoning in Quebec, but created a gulf with his family. Jean-Philippe Pleau’s book and play about moving up socially ...

What would a human see and feel while falling into a black hole? In this exclusive excerpt of his new book, "Facing Infinity," author and astrophysicist Jonas Enander tells us in terrifying detail.

We may have finally seen the first generation of stars. Astronomers have been looking for these primordial behemoths, called Population III stars, for decades. Now they have found what may be the most ...

The author spent days in a room with no light. Who would he be when he emerged? Credit...Illustration By Lydia Ortiz. Animation By Patrick Rafanan. Supported by By Chris Colin On Day 3, I started ...