A neutron star has produced gravitational waves after colliding with an unknown object – it could…
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Mysterious radio signal from space seems to have suddenly vanished
Strange blasts from space called fast radio bursts continue to puzzle astronomers with their odd behaviour,…
How to watch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2020
The Quadrantid meteor shower has a short peak period that lasts only a few hours, so…
Meeting the NASA Mars rover that might find life on the Red Planet
NASA’s Mars 2020 rover will search for signs of life on Mars, and New Scientist’s Leah…
Jill Tarter: The hunt for alien life is only just beginning
We may not have found alien life yet, but new methods and the discovery of exoplanets…
Boeing's Starliner hiccup could delay US plans for crewed spaceflight
A problem with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft prevented it from visiting the ISS on its first flight…
We've found six scorchingly hot exoplanets that are over 1100°C
Six extremely hot exoplanets have been found, with temperatures of between 1100°C and 1800°C, by studying…
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft fails to reach ISS due to a broken clock
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft launched on 20 December, but problems with one of its clocks meant that…
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is launching to space for the first time
Boeing’s Starliner will launch to the International Space Station on 20 December. This first flight will…
Mars rovers and crew capsules: Your guide to 2020 in space travel
2020 will be a big year for space missions – download your cut-out-and-keep guide to everything…