One degree of global warming causes a 50% increase in population displacement risk

A new study shows that if the population were fixed at current levels, the risk of…

Is the nearest star cluster to the Sun being destroyed?

Data from ESA’s Gaia star mapping satellite have revealed tantalising evidence that the nearest star cluster…

Australians warned of deadly spider 'plague' after floods

A “plague” of the world’s most venomous spiders could swarm Sydney after torrential rain and flooding,…

Evolution of Hyades star cluster from ~ 650 million years ago until now

Located 153 light years away, the Hyades is between 600 and 700 million years old. During…

Locating the Hyades tidal tails

The Hyades is an easily recognisable star cluster in the night sky. The brightest handful of…

NASA will attempt first off-world flight in early April

NASA is targeting early April for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to make the first attempt at…

Australia's 'Big Wet' eases, but thousands still isolated

Rescue teams raced emergency supplies to flood-hit Australians Wednesday, as trapped residents waited for still-swollen rivers…

California groups track face masks, gloves bound for ocean

Disposable masks, gloves and other types of personal protective equipment are safeguarding untold lives during the…

The impact of space debris

Image: How much damage can debris do? Click here for original story, The impact…

Part of Wright brothers' 1st airplane on NASA's Mars chopper

A piece of the Wright brothers’ first airplane is on Mars. Click here for…