We used to think Mars lost most of its water to space when its atmosphere blew…
Author: New Scientist - Space
Why complex life could prove remarkably common in the universe
Two missions to other solar systems are on the table. If they find life chances are…
Why complex life could prove remarkably common in the universe
Two missions to other solar systems are on the table. If they find life chances are…
Parallel universes could solve a big problem with black holes
The black hole firewall paradox has been vexing physicists for years. But if quantum laws lead…
2018 preview: Return to the moon as eight missions are planned
The race to revisit the moon is on, and with national space programmes and private companies…
Exclusive: NASA has begun plans for a 2069 interstellar mission
NASA is sketching out plans to send a probe to visit Alpha Centauri, our nearest star…
NASA has discovered our solar system’s twin with 8 planets
The Kepler telescope has revealed a new planet in a system like ours. It shares a…
NASA has discovered our solar system’s twin with 8 planets
The Kepler telescope has revealed a new planet in a system like ours. It shares a…
Ancient black holes ruled out as source of all dark matter
One way to solve the dark matter problem is to chalk it up to black holes…
Planet X: We are closing in on the solar system’s new occupant
Evidence for a new body perhaps the size of Neptune way out in the shadows is…