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.

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.

As well as sitting back and enjoying the total solar eclipse, why not take part in some citizen science too?

We won’t get to witness the total solar eclipse in the United Kingdom, but fear not, here are some alternative ways to see totality.

If you are planning on seeing the total solar eclipse, book a flight to these spots as soon as possible.

Dan Falk and Jamie Carter look forward to the moment when day turns into night across North America and experiences a total solar eclipse.

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?

They’ll drink your blood, worm their way into your body and take over your mind. Nell Barrie meets nature’s weirdest, and most disgusting, freeloaders

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.