In Astronomy’s 2022 list of the 20 greatest astronomers of all time, Associate Editor Michael Bakich put Johannes Kepler, born Dec. 27, 1571, in Germany, at No. 3. He was ranked behind only his ...

It’s a practice run for armageddon. With 3I/ATLAS days away from making its closest approach to Earth, agencies worldwide are conducting the largest and most extensive planetary defense drill — with ...

Historical observations by Tycho Brahe (1572) and Johannes Kepler (1604) documented the transient appearance of "new stars," later identified as supernovae, which profoundly challenged prevailing ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Researchers analyzed centuries-old shards from Tycho Brahe’s demolished observatory, revealing evidence of his secret basement alchemy lab and the ...

Alex G will continue to support Headlights on tour in 2026, with West Coast dates following his appearance at Coachella, with stops in Sacramento, San Jose, Portland, Seattle, Boise, Salt Lake City ...

This episode examines a Flat Earther attempting to debunk space by attacking Venus phases, Earthrise photographs, and NASA missions. Simon Dan walks through each claim, showing how simple geometry, ...

What would a Tesla be without controversy and split opinions? The Tesla Model Y’s midcycle refresh brought significant enough changes to earn it a spot in our 2026 SUV of the Year competition. The ...

In the fall of 1601, Prague hosted a lavish royal feast. Among the guests sat Tycho Brahe, the Danish astronomer whose precise star charts had reshaped science. The night was long, the wine endless, ...

The San Francisco musician Scott Hansen makes clean, accessible post-rock under the name Tycho. He released the album Infinite Health earlier this year, and he's a regular on the festival circuit. For ...