If you think scientists lead boring, monotonous lives, you must not know about Tycho Brahe. The 16th century astronomer who accurately predicted planetary motion led quite a dramatic life -- complete with a kidnapping, a sword duel and...

Although the moon has remained largely unchanged during human history, our understanding of it and how it has evolved over time has evolved dramatically. Thanks to new measurements, we have new and unprecedented views of its surface,...

Part II of The Scientific Revolution explores the latter half of this movement and the gradual acceptance of scientific truth. This fascinating period of history chronicles European society's emergence from church domination that...