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.
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.
What's the strongest material in the universe?
Out in space, one rather unique material stands supreme as the strongest around.
Move over Mr Burns, this new space mission is about to create eclipses on demand
Behind the scenes of Proba-3, the bold new space mission that could unlock the Sun's secrets.
Ghost detector: This new machine could reveal the Universe’s deepest secrets
Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is set to unlock the secrets of nature’s most elusive subatomic particle: the neutrino.
Meteor shower tonight: How to see dazzling Geminid shooting stars 2024
Look to the sky for one of the best meteor showers of the year.
Will artificial gravity ever be possible?
From warp drives to electromagnetic fields, here’s why artificial gravity on Earth is still a sci-fi dream.
This is Elon Musk's daring $1bn plan to destroy the ISS
In 2030, the International Space Station will officially shut down. The ISS will be decommissioned, deorbited and destroyed. How exactly is another story.
Here's the first-ever picture of a star outside our galaxy
Star Wars may not be the only way for us to see a galaxy far, far away.
Beaver supermoon tonight: Exactly how to see 2024's epic lunar finale
How to see the spectacular Moon event – and what causes it.
Fireball meteor shower tonight: How to see the Northern Taurids November peak
Full of unusually bright meteors, the Taurids offer a spectacular viewing experience.
How the Universe’s hidden ‘scars’ could unlock time travel
Nobody knows if cosmic strings exist, but if they do, they could change everything we know about the Universe.
Here's the very strange way astronauts vote in space
Even at an altitude of 400km (249 miles) and circling Earth roughly every 93 minutes, astronauts can still have their say when it comes to the election.
Orionid meteor shower tonight: How to see spectacular shooting stars
One of the most impressive meteor showers is approaching, here's everything you need to know.
What was the Great Moon Hoax of 1835?
'Fake news' was alive and well 200 years ago.