Natural History Magazine

The first few moments of the universe are in reach of our theories and, for the first time, in reach of our experiments.

A sensitive reflection on the Columbia Shuttle tragedy and its implications for the future of space exploration.

If you have nothing else to do at night, you can learn a lot about the sky from only a stick in the ground.

How different societies and cultures at different times have invested in cosmic discovery and left their mark on modern science.

Light pollution in all wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum, and its damaging effects on astronomical research.

From helium, which was discovered on the Sun, to Uranium, which was named after the planet Uranus, the periodic Table of the elements is replete with references to astrophysics.

The embarrassing lack of attention to scientific detail in Hollywood movies makes for some laughable reflections.

When scientists are confused or uncertain, contrary to what the media would have you believe, this is a normal, natural state of mind for the researcher

In a system of two objects in mutual orbit, five points in space exist, in orbit with them, where all forces cancel. These spots make great places to erect space colonies and to otherwise collect and assemble space hardware.

The universe comes in many colors. Not all of them visible to the human eye.