Space

Quick facts What it is: The star cluster Westerlund 2 Where it is: 20,000 light-years from Earth, in…

Whenever scientists observe the large expanse of space, they are often only able to capture events after they…

The proposals, submitted to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), represent an unprecedented leap in scale and ambition, outnumbering…

Mars is absolutely dripping with evidence that the red planet was once a striking blue, complete with glistening…

Topline Ten northern states could have an opportunity to see the aurora borealis Saturday and Sunday due to…

xnk/Shutterstock A Chinese space institute has filed to…

The year 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most visually thrilling for astronomy enthusiasts and…

Dark, hungry and inescapable: black holes are often portrayed as the ultimate cosmic villains. But now astronomers are…

An international team of astronomers has uncovered the first clear evidence that some fast radio burst (FRB) sources,…

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Improved digital connectivity is beginning to transform life on Lakeba Island and Fulaga Island in Lau, with students…

James Webb telescope spots ‘failed stars’ in a breathtaking cluster near Earth — Space photo of the week