Making fire on demand was a milestone in the lives of our early ancestors. But the question of when that skill first arose ...

Didn't have to go any further than our backyard firepit to enjoy this show - the eye of the solar storm opens up right above ...

Astronomers are a step closer to cracking one of the secrets of dark energy—the mysterious force believed to be causing the universe's accelerated expansion.

Astronomers have sighted the oldest known stellar explosion, dating back to when the universe was less than a billion years ...

Archaeologists in Tiel uncovered a vast 4,000-year-old sanctuary used to track the sun’s position throughout the year. Built by Bronze Age farmers, the site’s wooden posts aligned perfectly with ...

Experience the Geminids Meteor Shower this December with Starscapes! Join exclusive camps in Kausani, Mukteshwar, and Coorg ...

After initial cloud cover created a playful hide-and-seek dynamic throughout the evening, the supermoon broke through repeatedly in striking displays of celestial drama, appearing initially with a ...

The December full moon, often called the “Cold Moon” is one of the most magical lunar events of the year. As winter settles in and the nights grow longer, the moon shines brighter, clearer, and ...

It is clear that the sprawling city of Teotihuacan near Mexico City was a major metropolis of the ancient world, but what do all those glyphs mean? By Alan Yuhas It was a metropolis of the ancient ...

The discovery of a sunken port off the coast of Egypt may offer a puzzle piece in the longstanding search for Cleopatra’s lost tomb and glimpses into the country’s ancient maritime activity, according ...

Ahmed Shawkat is a CBS News producer based in Cairo. He has worked for CBS News since 2016, prior to which he worked with several European networks including TVE, ZDF, SVT and Yle. The ...

Ancient Babylon was a hub of innovation, especially when it came to the stars. The Babylonians were among the first to systematically observe the night sky. With a deep curiosity about celestial ...