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Projectorgate 2008: Astronomers Fact-Check McCain

Staff / Truthdig Oct 9, 2008 What on earth was John McCain referring to during Tuesday's debate when he kept bringing up that mysterious "$3 million overhead projector" that Barack Obama ostensibly supported in Chicago? Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

We May Not Be Alone, Says Vatican

Staff / Truthdig May 14, 2008 The pope's chief astronomer has written an article in the Vatican newspaper that argues that intelligent beings "created by God could exist in outer space." The article, "Aliens Are My Brother," is likely a move by the Vatican to strengthen its scientific credentials, bringing science and religion closer while maintaining papal control over the entire universe. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sir Patrick Moore: BBC Stargazer, Equal Opportunity Offender

Staff / Truthdig May 8, 2007 Veteran BBC presenter and astronomer Sir Patrick Moore, host of "The Sky at Night" program for half a century, believes that the network's standards have slipped dramatically since the "golden days," and those pesky women are to blame. His solution? Two separate BBC "wavelengths" -- one for women, one for men. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Scientists Find ‘Habitable’ Planet

Staff / Truthdig Apr 25, 2007 A team of scientists has discovered what could be the first habitable planet outside the solar system More information is needed before an accurate assessment can be made, but researchers have suggested that planet 581c has a temperature range of between 32 and 104 degrees, and could contain vast quantities of liquid water. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

From the People Who Brought You Stonehenge

Staff / Truthdig Jan 31, 2007 Archeologists have discovered a huge ancient settlement that was used by the people who made Stonehenge. The complex, near the iconic rock pile, may have once contained as many as 100 houses. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

There Goes the Solar System

Staff / Truthdig Aug 17, 2006 A committee of the International Astronomical Union, the body responsible for the naming of planets and other celestial objects, has decided to allow at least three new ?planets? into the solar system. The group made the recommendation after it was asked to resolve the Pluto controversy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )