Science
Black holes, dark matter, gravitational waves and exoplanets: find out how astronomy is unlocking the secrets of the Universe.
How long does it take to get to the Moon?
How long would it take to drive or walk to the Moon, and how long do actual missions take?
Astronomers have captured real photos of alien worlds in deep space. Here are some of the best
Want to explore Earth-like planets? Head to the outer galaxy. But the inner galaxy is where the really interesting worlds are
New study tells you the most interesting parts of the Galaxy to visit as a Federation starship captain.
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Without Mars, humans and animals could look entirely different. Scientist says the Red Planet shapes our Ice Ages
You might think that Earth's influence on your life is minimal at best. Beyond often appearing like a bright red 'star' in the sky, what has Mars ever done for us? Quite a lot, it turns out. In fact, Mars could play a huge role in shaping the tilt of our planet and influencing the length of its Ice Ages. More on Mars Without Mars, the story of evolution on planet Earth might have played out rather differently. Humans and animals might not exist, or might have evolved to look entirely different. Exploring Mars's effect on Earth Mars is about
A hidden planet on the edge of our Solar System? Here's why scientists are closer than ever to finding it
There could be a hidden 'planet 9' – or planet X – orbiting the Sun
Betelgeuse will one day explode, and it's been acting strange recently. Astronomers have finally worked out what it is
Betelgeuse's strange dimming could finally be explained
Have we been measuring the Universe wrong this whole time? New discovery could solve a huge cosmic mystery
Fresh evidence shows supernovae aren’t the yardsticks we thought, putting the standard model of an accelerating expanding Universe in doubt.
I'm an exoplanet hunter. Here's why 2026 is going to be a game-changer in the search for alien worlds
Supermassive black holes don't seem to make sense. But the mystery may be solved, and the answer is catastrophic
'What the heck is this?' Webb Telescope finds diamond-raining planet that defies explanation
NASA spacecraft captures comet 3I/ATLAS on its way to Jupiter, revealing elements invisible to the human eye
From an interstellar comet to alien worlds, these are the biggest, weirdest space discoveries of 2025
Scientists have found a new kind of object in deep space. And it could help solve one of the Universe's biggest mysteries
New image of comet 3I/ATLAS shows strange green glow, the effects of its close approach to the Sun
Alien-hunting scientists pointed their best telescopes at comet 3I/ATLAS. Here's what they found
Scientists have spotted asteroids colliding round a nearby star. Here's why it's a cautionary tale
Scientists have found the purest, most pristine object in the Universe, and it shouldn't even exist
Enjoyed a drink of water today? You've the Moon to thank. And without it, we might not exist
Dark side of the supermoon? Potential dangers of a full Moon revealed in sobering study
Could this be dark matter? Scientists may have solved mystery of the strange glow at our Galaxy's centre
This is the first ever image of two black holes circling each other. We're witnessing science history being made
Supermoons explained and how to see them
What does the term 'supermoon' mean, when is the next one and are they really bigger than a regular full Moon?
Aliens' technology could be giving them away. Here's how scientists are searching for it
