Two of the brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, are in conjuction this week, meaning they appear…
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We’ve found the missing neutron star at the centre of a supernova
In 1987, a huge nearby supernova stunned astronomers. The explosion should have left behind a neutron…
SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are interfering with astronomy again
The second batch of Starlink satellites, launched last week by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, are interfering with…
Massive simulation of the universe shows how galaxies form and die
A sophisticated computer simulation of the universe, approximately 1 billion light years across, is modelling tens…
We have the first full map of the weird surface features of Titan
Astronomers have used data from the Cassini spacecraft to build a full map of Titan’s geological…
Zero gravity made some astronauts’ blood flow backwards
Spending time in zero gravity can reverse the flow of a person’s blood and lead to…
Low gravity in space made some astronauts’ blood flow backwards
Spending time in microgravity can reverse the flow of a person’s blood and lead to clots,…
Don’t miss: Art confronts climate, a book on space junk, future talk
This week, discover how art and design take on climate change, read all about our space…
The Leonid meteor shower peaks this week: Here's how to see it
Earth passes through a comet’s trail this week, producing a beautiful display of meteors in the…
Hayabusa 2 begins long journey home carrying Ryugu asteroid samples
With two samples from the interior of the asteroid Ryugu on board, Japan’s Hayabusa 2 spacecraft…