A ritual function remains possible but finds no firm support in the physical evidence. The authors describe the mega-structure as the most plausible candidate for a communal governing building in a ...

Gravity influences every structure humans have ever built, making these astonishing achievements even more remarkable. Throughout history, architects, engineers, and builders have pushed the limits of ...

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...

A group of researchers have identified at least seven stars that might be surrounded by advanced alien mega-structures known as "dyson spheres." NBC News' Ellison Barber speaks with Janna Levin, a ...