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Since Sputnik 1 was launched in 1957, humans have sent thousands of spacecraft into the cosmos. There are currently around 50 active craft in our Solar System (not including miniaturised, amateur or commercial craft). Here’s where they are and what research they are doing.
From its launch in 1977 to becoming the first man-made object to leave the Solar System, the Voyager probes have made some incredible discoveries along their journey through space.
If you have ever asked yourself ‘what is fear?’ then you have to be prepared to face your phobias and delve deep in to the science behind what makes us afraid.
Still flying through and beyond our Solar System, the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes carry aboard with them a Golden Record, demonstrating the life and culture of planet Earth – see images of this iconic time capsule being made in 1977.
David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Europe - there are some pretty cosmic tunes out there about our Solar System and beyond, so we’ve collected some of the galaxy's best songs about space.
Thousands of people are in dire need of a transplant in the UK, but there just aren’t enough donated organs to go round. So should we make up the deficit with animal organs?
BBC Two’s gruesome new comedy about Victorian doctors is sure to leave you feeling squeamish, but real-life 19th century surgery will have you squirming.
You could say that how we see colour has been 'coloured' by years of history, culture and scientific endeavour - Gavin Evans takes a look at seven of our favourite colours.
Usain Bolt just sounds like he should be fast, doesn't he? Your name can affect your standing at work, your success with the opposite sex - even where you choose to live. JV Chamary investigates nominative determinism.
Launched into space in 1977 to study the outer planets, Voyager 1 has become the first man-made object to leave the Solar System. To celebrate its incredible achievement, we look back at the highlights of its epic journey.
