The mystery of Ithaca: did Odysseus’s island really exist?
Yet a question that appears straightforward conceals a genuine archaeological mystery: is the Greek island known today as Ithaca really the Ithaca described by Homer?
Shooting star guide: how to see the Delta Aquariids and Perseids
Between late July and mid-August, the night sky puts on one of its most generous displays: two meteor showers which turn holiday nights into a perfect opportunity to admire shooting stars.
Close to the Moon: the Artemis III mission, with Luca Parmitano
The four Artemis III astronauts are preparing for the space mission that, in 2027, will take one of the most important steps in the history of human space exploration.
The perfect pitch: the science behind World Cup 2026 turf
Ensuring that this experience is identical across sixteen stadiums spread over a vast geographical area is one of the least visible but most complex scientific challenges of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The mystery of Ithaca: did Odysseus’s island really exist?
Shooting star guide: how to see the Delta Aquariids and Perseids
Close to the Moon: the Artemis III mission, with Luca Parmitano
The perfect pitch: the science behind World Cup 2026 turf
