Science
Black holes, dark matter, gravitational waves and exoplanets: find out how astronomy is unlocking the secrets of the Universe.
Hubble images of Uranus over 20 years
Seven catastrophic things that will happen to our Solar System
Webb detects aurora on Neptune
Astronomers have found oxygen in the most distant galaxy we know of
Today could be the day the Blaze Star ignites, and it could become as bright as the North Star
Crafty science project: make a model showing what causes a solar eclipse or lunar eclipse
Follow our DIY guide and make a simple model demonstrating how a solar and lunar eclipse works for a fun children's school science project.
We're overdue a once-a-century solar storm. If a Carrington Event struck today, it would be catastrophic
Things commonly mistaken for UFOs
Think you've seen a UFO in the sky? Consider the following possibilities...
Jupiter's storms and Earth's oceans are similar
How did Pluto and its moon come together?
Webb direct image of HR 8799 exoplanets
Astronomy explained | What are stars?
What is a star? How does a star form and die? Find out in our guide packed with facts about stars and answers to some of the most commonly-asked questions.
Facts about space and astronomy
What do lemons and raspberries have to do with space, just how dense is a neutron star and how powerful is a gamma-ray burst?
NASA Juno spacecraft's images of Jupiter's Great Red Spot
NASA's Juno spacecraft has captured amazing images of Jupiter's Great Red Spot, revealing the planet's swirling storm in greater detail than we have ever seen.
New proof of Theia Moon formation theory
A third of black holes in the Universe could be hiding from view
Euclid's quick data release, March 2025
NASA New Horizons measures how dark the Universe really is
Rings around strange worlds in the outer Solar System
A guide to the planets | Saturn
Saturn's rings make it the most eye-catching planet in the Solar System
Astronomers discover 128 new moons at Saturn
Which planet has the most moons?
A guide to the number of moons in the Solar System, and which planet is currently king of the moons.
Springtime is here! This week marks the first day of spring as the equinox arrives
Solstices and equinoxes explained
How Earth's tilt and orbit gives us seasons, solstices and equinoxes, and when they are occurring in 2024.