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.
Could someone across the cosmos pick up old radio programmes?
Could our earliest radio broadcasts have been heard by alien worlds? Researchers suggest the waves have travelled over 100 light-years by now
Could there be a time particle?
It's all wibbly, wobbly, timey, wimey stuff
We might finally know what came before the Big Bang
Could all of this have happened before? And might it happen again?
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Most solar systems look nothing like ours. Here’s why
Although key details are missing from the story of how our Solar System formed, recent discoveries are helping scientists fill in the blanks
How old is the Universe, really?
We might not know when the Big Bang actually was
18 mind-blowing space images so weird, you won’t believe they’re real
From melting galaxies to cosmic question marks and a gorilla running loose on the International Space Station, the Universe is a strange place
‘Very, very exciting!’: The Large Hadron Collider could be about to break the laws of physics, say experts
And it could be particle ‘penguins’ that are to blame
What is the ekpyrotic Universe theory?
What if there was no beginning of time?
We might finally know what caused the strangest flash in the entire Universe
Two neutron stars collided and produced a record-breaking X-ray flash
'If I'm wrong, I can retire': Why some physicists are now betting big that dark energy doesn't exist
There's a big, gaping hole in our understanding of the Universe
Why is there a hexagon on Saturn?
Its sides are 14,500km long
'The world isn't what it seems': 7 ways your brain is being fooled by the universe
The world isn't what it seems. Here's how science has exposed the fallacies and misconceptions of Earth and the heavens throughout history.
10 times space missions went hilariously wrong
From dropped tool bags to farting astronauts, spaceflight has had its fair share of amusing mistakes and embarrassing oversights
The 5 absolute best space images of 2026 (so far)
Jaw-dropping images of outer space from the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition
Mercury is shrinking faster than anyone thought
Wrinkles on the surface are clues as to the planet’s previous size
Is there anything on Earth that could withstand conditions on Mars?
Humans wouldn't last very long in Mars' extremely harsh climate. Some creatures, however, may just be tough enough to try
What if we built a super-collider around the Moon?
Scientists have considered putting a super-collider on the Moon. What benefits would this have over the Large Hadron Collider at CERN?
What will spacesuits of the future look like?
Spacesuits of the future could recycle an astronaut's pee back into drinking water
Scientists are now seriously asking if humans were seeded by aliens. Here’s why
The idea that life on Earth began elsewhere in space has long been controversial, but it’s now gaining traction
The weird, high-stakes plan to save Earth from a world-ending asteroid
When asteroids come tearing towards Earth, we rely on ESA's planetary defence team to save us from disaster
'We're not prepared!': How a Harvard professor thinks humanity's chaotic first contact would actually unfold
From interstellar visitors to alien radio signals, scientists are asking a question once confined to science fiction: what happens when we finally make contact?
6 horrifying ways to die on the Moon: The biggest hazards facing NASA's permanent base
If the vacuum doesn’t get you, the cosmic rays or lunar dust might
How tiny companies are racing to create 'impossible' space crystals worth billions
In space, no one can hear you manufacturing
The race to establish the first Moon base is on. And the stakes couldn't be higher
We're going back to the lunar surface for the first time in more than a century, and this time, we're staying
