Astronomy
Trump’s Budget Cuts Would Sabotage NASA’s Plans to Find Alien Life
NASA’s astrobiology ambitions are at risk of collapsing under the White House’s proposed budget. But your voice can make a difference
Canon EOS R5 Mark II review
Perseverance Mars rover becomes 1st spacecraft to spot auroras from the surface of another world
The latest 'Superman' trailer looks fantastic, but beware if spoilers are your kryptonite (video)
Bird-Watching Is Better When You Unplug
Technology has made it easier than ever to quickly find, identify and record birds. But to truly appreciate feathered friends, consider unplugging
What the complete ape genome is revealing about the earliest humans
What the complete ape genome is revealing about the earliest humans
Iceland’s Orca Pods Mysteriously Include Baby Pilot Whales
Newborn pilot whales have been spotted mysteriously swimming among pods of orcas. Scientists are trying to puzzle out how the pilot whale calves got there and what happened to them
As Oceans Warm, Scientists Fight to Save Lush Kelp Forests
New research helps the “ocean’s veins” thrive under heat stress
Promises to improve nature are being broken by English house builders
Promises to improve nature are being broken by English house builders
NASA's PUNCH spacecraft see a cosmic rainbow in the zodiacal light
Water Ice Found in Another Star System
Just as ice dominates the outer Solar System, blanketing the moons of giant planets and coating objects in the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud—astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made a chilly discovery in a distant planetary system. The alien system HD 181327, 155 light-years away harbours significant deposits of both ordinary and crystalline water ice. They detected the ice in regions that are farther away from the star, with the outer area containing as much as 20% water ice.
Apply now to ESA's Junior Professional Programme: your portal to space
Are you passionate about space and looking to build a long-term career in the European space sector? Do you have two to three years of professional experience and a Master’s degree? The European Space Agency is offering a unique opportunity through its Junior Professional Programme (JPP), designed to cultivate the next generation of space professionals. If you dream of contributing to cutting-edge space missions and working in an international, dynamic environment, this programme is your gateway to an exciting future at ESA. Apply now to join us as a Junior Professional!
Scientists calculate when the universe will end — it's sooner than expected
Venus Might Have Tectonic Activity After All
One of the big differences between Venus and Earth is the lack of plate tectonics. While Earth's continents float on tectonic plates—constantly reshaping our world—Venus was previously thought to remain locked in a largely static crust with only occasional volcanic hotspots. But everything we thought we knew might be wrong! Researchers examining 30-year-old NASA Magellan spacecraft images have spotted what appears to be the smoking gun of tectonic activity on our hellish sister planet, potentially rewriting planetary science as we know it.
Why NASA’s VIPER Lunar Rover Is Still in Limbo
NASA’s nearly complete yet canceled lunar rover VIPER isn’t going to get carried to the moon by a private space exploration company—but it’s also not quite dead yet