The atmosphere gets in the way of the universe’s most amazing objects

Earth’s atmosphere thankfully provides air for us to breathe, but when trying to study interesting objects…

Earth has acquired a brand new moon that's about the size of a car

Astronomers have spotted an asteroid that has been captured by Earth’s gravity, making it a temporary…

Our galaxy’s huge black hole may have created organic molecules

The enormous black hole at the centre of the Milky Way was active millions of years…

Five things we have learned about Mars from NASA's InSight mission

NASA’s InSight lander has been on the surface of Mars for over a year now –…

A planet could have been stolen from the solar system as it formed

Stars like our sun formed in a dense cluster with thousands of others, during which time…

A wobbling star may explain pattern of weird radio signals from space

We’ve spotted strange blasts of radio waves from space in a pattern that may be produced…

Journey to the Savage Planet review: It's wacky but not in a good way

There’s nothing like crash-landing on an alien planet. Journey to the Savage Planet doesn’t always get…

Journey to the Savage Planet is wacky – but not in a good way

There’s nothing like crash-landing on an alien planet. Journey to the Savage Planet doesn’t always get…

For All Mankind review: A superb alternate history of the space race

When the Soviet Union lands on the moon first people in the US are shocked. But…

For All Mankind review: A superb alternative history of the space race

When the Soviet Union lands on the moon first people in the US are shocked. But…