As a kid in the 1960s and '70s, David Baron – like many others – was fascinated by Mars. “There was a popular sitcom back then called “My Favorite Martian,” about an alien from the Red planet who ...

In 1906, the New York Times ran the headline, “There is life on the planet Mars.” It was based on the work of Percival Lowell, a professor who was convinced Mars contained a series of irrigation ...

Percival Lowell was an American astronomist around the turn of the 20th century. He is recognized as one of the finest astronomists of his day, yet he fell prey to ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

This is a web edition of GBH Daily, a weekday newsletter bringing you local stories you can trust so you can stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. Today we’ve got an out-of-this world story ...

Lowell Observatory comes out on top, claiming the Best Northern Arizona Attraction status in this year's Best of Flag. Sitting on Mars Hill, Lowell Observatory looks over downtown Flagstaff and is ...