Author Ben Skuse
Ben Skuse

Ben Skuse

Science writer

Benjamin Skuse is a freelance science writer who enjoys observing the night sky free of light pollution from the Somerset Levels

Recent articles by Ben Skuse
Could Earth be swallowed by a black hole? Credit: Buradaki / Getty Images

Could Earth ever be swallowed by a black hole?

Is it possible for Earth to fall into a black hole? Should we be worried about our home planet disappearing any time soon?
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ASASSN 14li tidal disruption. The biggest star ever seen swallowed by a black hole. Credit: NASA/CXC/Univ of Michigan/J. Miller et al.; Illustration: NASA/CXC/M.Weiss

What is a black hole?

What is a black hole made of? Is there anything on the other side? How do we know they exist?
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IceCube’s 2022 winterovers at the geographic South Pole, where they combined Midwinter Day celebrations with a Pride parade. Credit: Aman Chokshi - SPT and NSF

How scientists in Antarctica get a double dose of Christmas

Skeleton crews on Antarctic research bases - known as 'winterovers' - have festivities in December and June.
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The UK's 'Hidden Figures'?

The UK has a lot of work to do in attracting black women into astronomy, writes Ben Skuse.
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BBC Sky at Night Magazine contributor and solar astronomy expert Mark Townley finds time for a spot of solar observing, Solarsphere 2017. Image Credit: Helen Mason OBE

Review: Solarsphere 2017

BBC Sky at Night joined revellers for a weekend of music and family-friendly astronomical fun at this year’s Solarsphere.
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