Astronomy

With the ability to scan the entire southern night sky every three days, the huge Vera C. Rubin Observatory could be about to start solving the mysteries of the universe, from dark matter to Planet Nine

With the ability to scan the entire southern night sky every three days, the huge Vera Rubin Observatory could be about to start to solving the mysteries of the universe, from dark matter to Planet Nine

With the ability to scan the entire southern night sky every three days, the huge Vera Rubin Observatory could be about to start to solving the mysteries of the universe, from dark matter to Planet Nine

At least three ESA space missions are under threat as a result of Trump's budget cuts. The gravitational wave observatory LISA, Venus orbiter EnVision, and NewAthena may require "recovery actions."

Your breathing patterns are unique to you - and could be linked to your weight and mental health

Your breathing patterns are unique to you - and could be linked to your weight and mental health

If you struggle with small talk or find it hard to express yourself, research by psychologist Alison Wood Brooks and others will help you master the art of conversation

If you struggle with small talk or find it hard to express yourself, research by psychologist Alison Wood Brooks and others will help you master the art of conversation

The bright clusters and nebulae of planet Earth's night sky are often

The launch of Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission has been delayed again, this time by a leaky Russian module on the International Space Station.

By using light to emulate the structure of space-time, researchers can better understand black holes – and the exotic objects that mimic them

By using light to emulate the structure of space-time, researchers can better understand black holes – and the exotic objects that mimic them

This novel idea could become an important piece of a future moon economy.

This Unistellar eVscope 2 is one of the best smart telescopes for easy observation of the night sky and it's $570 off for Father's Day

Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies this weekend as northern lights might be possible at mid-latitudes.

One region of the continent saw a 22% decline in emperor penguin numbers over 15 years.

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Watch the replay of the media information session where ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher and ESA Council Chair Renato Krpoun (CH) brief journalists on the key decisions made during the ESA Council meeting held at ESA Headquarters in Paris on 11–12 June 2025.

SpaceX's private Dragon spacecraft was treated to a stunning view in the night sky under June's full moon.

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"There's no way for us to operate such a complex facility."