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Astronauts on the Space Station fed meteorites to a fungus. What happened next could revolutionise spaceflight
An experiment on the International Space Station has shown bacteria and fungi can harvest valuable elements from space rocks.
NASA rover captures weird 'spiderwebs' on Mars, giving scientists fresh hope of finding ancient life on the Red Planet
The water needed for sustaining life could have lasted much longer on Mars than thought
There's a huge wave rippling through our Galaxy, and scientists have no idea what's causing it
Scientists don't know what's causing this a ripple in our Galaxy, but it could point to a chaotic history
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Scientists have discovered six planets in perfect balance
Planets around star HD110067 are in what’s known as an 'orbital resonance'.
15 of the weirdest, strangest planets in the Universe
Facts about the strangest, most unusual and downright cool exoplanets astronomers have discovered over the past few decades.
Mexico City is sinking. This NASA satellite just found out by how much
New data reveals by just how much the Mexican capital is subsiding
The 5 most expensive meteorites ever found on Earth
Sought after by collectors and scientists alike for their rarity, meteorites hold a key to revealing the unimaginably distant past of the Solar System
This nearby planet is like Earth, it could be habitable... And we very nearly missed it
A forgotten signal found by citizen scientists could be a habitable Earth-like planet. Here’s how astronomers tracked it down
This is one of the biggest stars in the Universe. Scientists say it looks like it's about to explode
WOH G64’s extreme transition offers a rare opportunity to witness stellar transformations in real time.
Venus-Jupiter conjunction in June 2026
See Venus and Jupiter meet for a celestial summer spectacle
Mars will tear its own moon apart. Now scientists think it could be sooner – and more destructive – than expected
New modelling suggests the Martian moon Phobos’s demise could be earlier – and much more dramatic – than expected
You can create glowing art by using free NASA images of the Sun. Here's how to do it
Transform real NASA images of the Sun into glowing art
Spain will witness a glorious total solar eclipse this summer. These are the best places to catch totality
The best and most beautiful places to catch totality in Spain, summer 2026.
Jupiter is one of the best planets to see in May 2026. Here's our complete guide for the whole month
How to track the planet Jupiter in the night sky throughout 2026, including best times to see and how to observe the gas giant
Visible planets in May 2025
Our guide to observing the planets this month
When does the Flower Moon 2026 rise tonight? Find out with our moonrise timetable
Rise times for the 1 May 2026 Flower Moon for major cities across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Australia
Red Flower Moon looms on the horizon over Sicily. Beautiful image captured this morning hints at the full Moon spectacle this weekend
An image of the morning Flower Moon 2026 above the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata in Sicily, just as dawn is breaking.
How to photograph the Moon with a smartphone
Tips and tricks to help you succeed in lunar astrophotography using a smartphone.
Photograph the full Moon rising to create a stunning image, just like this. Our expert shows you how
Create a composite image showing the full Moon rising
A large full Moon mosaic takes your lunar photography to the next level. Here's how to do it, step-by-step
Find out how to photograph and stitch together sections of the Moon to make a full Moon mosaic.
Stepping out to see a full Moon tonight? Here are 6 easy ways to enjoy its spectacle
How to make the most of and enjoy a full Moon or supermoon.
Flower Moon rises tonight, 1 May 2026 – key rise times and how to see it
Catch the full Moon in May and you will have seen a 'Flower Moon'.
Tonight’s Flower Moon kicks off a rare two-Moon month. Here's why you shouldn't miss it
How to see the 2026 Flower Moon
Venus and Jupiter are side-by-side in May 2026, with a close encounter coming in June. Here's how to track them every night
Track the two brightest planets at the moment as they head for a close encounter this summer
