Sometimes people accidentally make good points while believing they are making the opposite point. Right before the eclipse, liberal activist David Pepper asked an easy-to-answer question whose answer ...

You don’t need a telescope to enjoy the night sky—not when your phone can show exactly what’s overhead. With the right app, just point your device at a patch of stars and get names instantly, or track ...

Right now it's free -- but it can change quickly. There are 2 review -- 1 bad and 1 good. I do not have my iPad with me to look at the book myself. Since it's free, get it and if it's lame, just ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. After guiding us across the universe, astrophysicist and Space.com columnist Paul Sutter closes ...

A new iPad app from Scientific American is giving science fans a look into the world beyond the solar system. The app Journey to the Exoplanets – which is available for $9.99 through the Apple App ...

It’s not just observing star clusters or planets that creates delight. Celestial knowledge can be just as exciting, especially when it comes with weighty implications. This month, let’s consider 10 ...