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.
Scientists may have just solved one of space’s biggest mysteries
Why carbon-rich asteroids rarely reach the ground may hold the key to our cosmic origin story.
Are satellites burning up in the atmosphere bad for the environment?
Particles released by decaying satellites could be causing an unwanted, harmful impact to the ozone layer.
Something really strange is happening to one of our closest galactic neighbours
A nearby galaxy is being shredded by gravity – and it could rewrite our cosmic history
Cosmic jets: How some of the most violent (and beautiful) phenomena in the Universe are born
You need just three ingredients to make these truly colossal ‘double-sided lightsabers’
When will the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies collide?
Every hour, it gets 432,000km closer
How old is Jupiter's Great Red Spot, really?
How old is Jupiter's Great Red Spot? Recent research suggests it may not be as old as you thought.
If everything stopped spinning, would gravity cease to exist?
Yes, including you
A 'Bermuda Triangle of Space' has created a no-go region above Earth. Here's how
Above Earth, there is a void, a no-go zone that spacecraft enter at their own peril
Solar eclipse: 'Weird' double sunrise and devil horns set to dazzle the US
The first solar eclipse of 2025 could deliver one of the year's most stunning sights. Get the camera ready
How old is the Universe, really?
We might not know when the Big Bang actually was
The 17 worst ideas of the 21st century (so far)
Sorry, Google Glass
This top-secret US space plane could reshape space warfare forever
The X-37B returned to Earth this month, but details of its time in space remain hazy, to say the least.
This stunning new cosmic map could decode our dark Universe
Millions of galaxies found; billions more await. The Euclid space telescope’s first glimpse into the universe will blow your mind.
Could we really build a space elevator?
A quick way to get to space, but are space elevators really possible?
Once-in-a-generation planet parade tonight: How to see the rare 7-planet alignment
A rare occurrence, the planet parade is an event any astronomy fan should try to catch.
Nuclear clocks: How ultra-precise measurements will let us probe the Universe like never before
The world’s first nuclear clock could go beyond just keeping ultra-precise time. It might teach us about the forces that hold the Universe together.
Beyond the speed of light: The strange particle that could reshape the laws of the Universe
As much as we want to tell Mr Sulu to “Take us to warp factor five”, dangerous causality problems, tricky maths and negative energy could get in the way.
Armageddon defence system: The new missions that could protect Earth from world-killing asteroids
Could we deflect an asteroid to stop it from hitting Earth? The success of NASA’s DART mission suggests so, but only after ESA’s soon-to-launch Hera mission has checked the results will we know if this approach to planetary defence is a viable possibility.
Bizarre ghost particles are wreaking havoc with our sensitive technology
Neutrinos are difficult to detect, but they’re starting to show up in places where they’re not wanted.
Asteroid on Earth collision course could spark global winter, warn experts
Bennu, the near-Earth asteroid, is giving scientists reason for concern.
What are the chances I'll be hit by a falling satellite?
What are the chances of you getting hit by space debris? Let's check the odds.
Our chances of finding alien life just skyrocketed. Here’s why
Samples from the asteroid Bennu could not only give us insights into life on Earth but also the potential for more across the Universe.
Do we know what the cores of stars look like?
The centre of our nearest star is 10-20 million degrees, making it just a little too hot for us to visit.
What happens to time at the event horizon of a black hole?
You still won't want to fall into one.