Space
Our place in the Universe is but the tiniest speck on the map of all known matter. We're out there, floating around in the big, wide mystery that is space.
What is a wandering star?
Nope, they haven’t been booted out of for bad behaviour.
How many black holes are there in the Milky Way?
Let’s hope for all our sakes we don’t stumble across any…
Earthshine tonight: How to see April's stunning Moon event
This April, the Moon is the gift that keeps on giving.
Solar eclipse: The 20 best photos from 2024’s celestial spectacle
The most stunning images from the cosmic event of the century.
11 reasons why today’s total solar eclipse is the cosmic event of the century
A total solar eclipse is one of the most profoundly beautiful events in nature, it's a once-in-a-life-time event you’ll never forget.
The 10 weirdest things that will happen during today's total solar eclipse
If you’re in the path of totality come 8 April, keep an eye out for these strange phenomena.
The strangest animal behaviour to expect during April's solar eclipse
Steer clear of any giraffes or giant tortoises on 8 April. But do keep an eye on your pooch.
The world's most powerful camera is complete – and it could solve the Universe's deepest mysteries
The Vera C Rubin Observatory’s 3200-megapixel camera will allow us to see the cosmos like never before.
Everest-sized ‘Devil comet’ tonight: How to see the once-in-a-lifetime 2024 event
The 'unused building block of the Solar System' is hurtling towards the Sun, leaving behind a trail of dust and gas. If you’re lucky, you might just catch a glimpse.
Stunning new image of black hole at centre of our galaxy revealed
The groundbreaking image shows a strong magnetic field spiralling at the edge of Sagittarius A*.
Auroras tonight: How to spot the 2024 northern lights
A massive solar storm is set to create a spectacular light show tonight, possibly as far south as the midwest US.
Solar system planets in order: A complete guide
The best facts about all the planets closest to Earth.
Lunar eclipse 2024 tonight: Here's when to see the full Moon spectacle
If you're lucky, also spot a comet at the same time.
The next generation of drugs could be made in space. Here’s why
A California start-up recently recovered a batch of drugs manufactured by an automated satellite, but what are the benefits and challenges of making pharmaceuticals in orbit?
What is Ashen light?
Trick of the light or naturally occurring phenomenon?
How can we still talk to Voyager 2, even though it’s billions of miles away?
In 2018, Voyager 2 became only the second human-made object to enter the space between the stars.
Spring equinox 2024 today: Exactly what and when is it?
Time to shrug off the winter cobwebs and finally start venturing outside again.
If you farted hard enough in space, could you move yourself around?
You can eat as many beans as you like in space, apparently.
The Universe is a hologram: Stephen Hawking's final theory, explained by his closest collaborator
On the sixth anniversary of Stephen Hawking's death, close friend and colleague Thomas Hertog unpacks the trailblazing physicist's thoughts on the Big Bang's origins.
Instant Genius Podcast | How some of the best discoveries in space were made by accident
Science isn't all lab coats and lightbulb moments.
A city on Mars: Have we really thought this through?
A Mars base might be filled with some annoying housemates, but that doesn't mean we can't aspire to setting up a permanent settlement there.
How a solar eclipse revealed the warping of spacetime and opened a new window into the Universe
Since its effects were proven more than a century ago, scientists have used gravitational lensing to uncover many of the Universe's mysteries.
Comet tonight: How to see the March 2024 celestial event
You should be able to spot the comet through a pair of binoculars. Here's everything you need to know about C/2021 S3 PanSTARRS, including how you (yes, you) can help astronomers.
Groundbreaking study could reveal secrets of how planets are born
The discovery could reveal in greater detail where another planet like Earth is forming.