Why haven’t humans been back to the moon in over 50 years?
As he took his final steps before leaving the moon, Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan had some poignant…
Scientist explains what would happen if a baby was born in space and the reality is eye-opening
Can a baby be born in space, and what would cosmic radiation actually do to a developing child?…
What’s next for Highland spaceport after Orbex troubles?
A mothballed spaceport in the Highlands that was intended to launch the first homegrown rocket from Scotland could…
Small hamlet recognised as England’s first dark sky community
A hamlet in Suffolk has been recognised as England’s first dark sky community by DarkSky International. Thorington Street,…
Find the Twins: Gemini Constellation
The night skies of February are filled with beautiful star patterns, and so this month we take a…
Scientists Reveal an Insane Plan to Turn the Sun Into a Giant Telescope
In an ambitious new proposal, scientists suggest that humanity could soon turn the Sun into a colossal telescope,…
The Galaxy Cluster That Grew Up Too Fast
The universe was supposed to take its time building the largest structures in existence. Galaxy clusters, containing hundreds…
Space mystery SOLVED as long-lost Soviet lander spotted on surface of the Moon
Scientists may have spotted a long-lost lunar spaceship on the surface of the Moon, 60 years after it…
February’s full Snow Moon glows behind snowdrops in ethereal winter photo
The full Snow Moon shines behind snowdrops in the winter sky. (Image credit: Josh Dury) Astrophotographer Josh Dury…
Astronomers Capture Bizarre Heart-Shaped Gas Cloud from Dying Star
In a remarkable discovery that’s bound to capture the imagination of space enthusiasts and scientists alike, the star…
The First Solar Eclipse of 2026 Sweeps Across the Antarctic Tuesday
An annular eclipse crosses windswept remote Antarctica, heralding the first eclipse season of 2026. Eclipse season is nigh.…
Archival Data From NASA’s NEOWISE Tracks Star Turning Into Black Hole
Massive stars are often known to go out with a bang: The core collapses, and a wave of…