Type Ia supernovae have long served as essential tools in cosmology, acting as cosmic beacons that help astronomers measure ...

As civilizations advance, they may need to migrate across the galaxy, and some researchers speculate they could use their own stars as massive engines. New research explores the possibility of a ...

Among the roughly 10 billion white dwarf stars in the Milky Way galaxy, a greater number than previously expected could ...

Dwarf Fortress is often called the most complex video game ever made. While that claim is difficult to verify, it can undeniably be quite intimidating to newcomers, with dozens of menus to sort ...

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The organic material found in a few areas on the surface of dwarf planet Ceres is probably of exogenic origin. Impacting asteroids from the outer asteroid belt may have brought it with them.

Dwarf planet Ceres: Building blocks of life delivered from space Date: January 27, 2025 Source: Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research Summary: The dwarf planet is a bizarre, cryovolcanic ...

While the cast of Red Dwarf are still hoping for a TV return, star Craig Charles has revealed why the series will never have a "finale" episode. The actor, who plays Dave Lister in the beloved sci ...

Dwarf Fortress is still the champion when it comes to the most in-depth sandbox games on PC, but there’s another side of it that’s just as rich and rewarding, and perhaps even an easier way to ...

Charlie Hall is Polygon’s tabletop editor. In 12-plus years as a journalist & photographer, he has covered simulation, strategy, and spacefaring games, as well as public policy.