NASA’s Oct. 14 Astronomy Picture of the Day features Mars near the Beehive star cluster under an aurora photographed in northern Sweden.
APOD: 2026 October 14 – Mars And The Beehive Under An Aurora
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APOD: 2026 October 10 – Lunar Farside
NASA’s October 10, 2026 Astronomy Picture of the Day features a Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mosaic of the Moon’s rugged farside.
APOD: 2026 October 3 – Selfie At Vera Rubin Ridge
NASA’s Oct. 3, 2026 Astronomy Picture of the Day revisits a 2018 Curiosity rover selfie at Vera Rubin Ridge and notes a 2026 elevation milestone.
Why The Bronze Age Collapsed
A Works in Progress essay argues that iron’s local availability weakened the Bronze Age empires’ military advantage after their collapse.
NASA Asked Several Former SR-71A Staffers To Help Secret Restart
NASA has approached former SR-71A test staff about work on Tail No. 844, removed from display at Edwards. The agency has not confirmed a flight project.
APOD: 2026 September 24 – The Ghosts Of Five Supernovas
NASA’s latest APOD showcases remnants of five ancient supernovae, sparking increased scientific interest and speculation about their origins.
King Ludd
Search interest in ‘King Ludd’ has surged, prompting widespread speculation about its origins and significance amid limited confirmed details.
4,400-Year-Old Tomb Of Egyptian Judge Found At Saqqara With Colors On Walls
Archaeologists uncover a 4,400-year-old tomb of an Egyptian judge at Saqqara, featuring well-preserved colorful wall paintings, marking a significant archaeological find.
Fable 5.1 Solves The Cyphral Distich, A 370-Year-old Cipher
Fable 5.1 successfully solves the Cyphral Distich, a cipher dating back 370 years, marking a major breakthrough in cryptography and historical linguistics.
Technique For Manipulating Satellite Photos Now Reveals Ancient Images (2025)
A new image manipulation method developed in 2025 uncovers ancient images in satellite photos, sparking widespread interest and debate about historical discoveries.
