A meteor exploded in the sky above New South Wales. An astronomer explains where it might have come from
Astronomers will investigate this fireball to help disentangle the heritage and history of the Solar System’s formation.
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Russia’s attack on its own satellite is reckless and endangers us all
Russia’s testing of an anti-satellite weapon risked the life of astronauts on the International Space Station and could have astronomical impacts on Earth.
Curious Kids: why does the world store nuclear waste and not just shoot it into the Sun or deep space?
At the end of the day, the problem is that no-one on Earth wants nuclear waste stored near them, and it’s not safe or cost-effective to blast it into space.
‘Like a desert junkyard at high noon’: Sam Shepard’s vision of America
Playwright, screenwriter, actor: Shepard’s body of work gave new form to American masculinity.
Some ‘Star Wars’ stories have already become reality
There are elements of these ancient, distant George Lucas stories that might seem like science fiction but are, in fact, science reality.
How sheds can help men stave off loneliness after retirement – according to our new research
Older men are more at risk of loneliness than woman. Feeling isolated increases the risk of anxiety and depression.
Space junk comes to life in Ceridwen Dovey’s aching and profound tales of fallen astronauts
The intriguing stories in Ceridwen Dovey’s Only the Astronauts bring obscure historical footnotes to life.
SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are about to ruin stargazing for everyone
SpaceX’s satellites will populate the night sky, affecting how we observe the stars. And this is just the beginning of private satellite mega-constellations.
Five ways artificial intelligence can help space exploration
Artificial intelligence can help us venture further in space.
India destroys its own satellite with a test missile, still says space is for peace
On 27 March, India announced it had successfully conducted an anti-satellite missile test, Mission Shakti. India is now the fourth country in the world displaying this capability.
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