The surface of Sputnik Planitia, part of a heart-shaped plain on Pluto, has no craters at…
Author: New Scientist - Space
Gooey nitrogen ice may make Pluto’s crater-free heart look young
The surface of Sputnik Planitia, part of a heart-shaped plain on Pluto, has no craters at…
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has been delayed – again
The James Webb Space Telescope, which will hunt for signs of life on other worlds, was…
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has been delayed – again
The James Webb Space Telescope, which will hunt for signs of life on other worlds, was…
A star has been seen exploding faster than any other on record
A supernova exploded and hit maximum brightness over 2.2 days – the fastest one we’ve spotted.…
Mercury’s long-lost cousin found in distant planetary system
An exoplanet discovered 340 million light years away may shed some light on how Mercury got…
Mercury’s long-lost cousin found in distant planetary system
An exoplanet discovered 340 million light years away may shed some light on how Mercury got…
A star has been seen exploding faster than any other on record
A supernova exploded and hit maximum brightness over 2.2 days – the fastest one we’ve spotted.…
Pushing the boundaries: A round-up of new popular science books
From the hunt for a theory of everything to the complex Rosetta mission, there’s treasure to…
Astronaut pee could keep plants alive in space for decades
On missions to Mars and beyond, astronauts will have to grow their own food. Urine has…