Images of the Fixed Stars: Ancient astronomy manuscript resurrected by Uzbek heritage initiative
The first true-to-the-original facsimile copy of the manuscript of Images of the Fixed Stars, an ancient astronomy manuscript by one of the most …
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Puzzled astronomer stumped by UFO caught flying across the moon
Imagine you’re admiring the night sky through a telescope and seeing an unidentifiable flying object (UFO) flying across the moon. Dr. Sebastian Felix …
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What is the '3 Body Problem'? Astrophysicist explains concept behind hit Netflix show
"3 Body Problem," Netflix's new big-budget adaptation of Liu Cixin's book series helmed by the creators behind "Game of Thrones," puts the science in …
Netflix's hit sci-fi series '3 Body Problem' is based on a real math problem that is so complex it's impossible to solve
While Netflix's "3 Body Problem" is a science-fiction show, its name comes from a real math problem that's puzzled scientists since the late 1600s. In physics, the three-body problem refers to the motion of three bodies trapped in each other's gravitational grip — like a three-star system. It might …