A huge eruption from the sun has been caught on camera by the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Solar Orbiter probe. It is the largest such eruption ever obse... read more
The largest known galaxy has been discovered by astronomers — measuring in at a whopping 153 times the size of our own Milky Way. Named Alcyoneus, the galaxy... read more
Rising sea levels may be seen as a very modern phenomenon, but according to a new study, it really became a significant issue more than 150 years ago. Researc... read more
NASA’s James Webb space telescope has snapped an incredible photo of a single star from all 18 of its mirrors – confirming the spacecraft can now see st... read more
To mark the 60th anniversary of Mercury 7 astronaut John Glenn’s historic orbit of the Earth, a photography expert has remastered footage from his flight.... read more
A California-based water and power utility plans to cover water canals in solar panels, in a first-of-its-kind project to preserve water and generate electricit... read more
There has been a huge amount of excitement about Tesla’s long-promised Cybertruck. But while the world continues to wait for its launch, a separate projec... read more
NASA’s SUV-sized Perseverance rover landed on the surface of the Red Planet a year ago today, on February 18, 2021 following a ‘seven minutes of ter... read more
When it comes to finding a mate, humpback whales are willing to go the distance – quite literally. New research has revealed that some humpback whales tra... read more
A bizarre-looking ancient bird that had a ‘movable chin’ to help it root for food 120 million years ago has been identified. Scientists analysed fos... read more
Whether it’s on your way home from a night out or en route to a new destination, there are often times when it’s reassuring to know that a friend kn... read more
Want to impress on your Tinder profile? DON’T use sexy photos! People with saucy images are more likely to be seen as incompetent and unlikeable, study re... read more
Mesmerising footage of the Martian sky showing clouds drifting overhead has been captured by NASA’s Curiosity rover. But rather than being made of water l... read more
Spring usually falls around March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere, but it could arrive up to 10 days earlier by 2100, according to a new study. Researchers from t... read more
The asteroid with THREE companion moons: 160 mile-wide space rock named Elektra is the first quadruple system EVER detected Asteroid 130 Elektra has been identi... read more
Deciding you use PDF files is a great decision because of their quality, compatibility, and file size. PDF files are used for business and personal reasons beca... read more
The brains of astronauts are ‘rewired’ during long-duration space flight to help them adapt the unusual environment, according to a new study. An in... read more
You don’t need to be a biology geek to be seduced by a DNA testing kit you can use at home. Just finding out more about your genetic heritage, where do yo... read more
Bald and Golden Eagles are suffering from widespread and frequent lead poisoning, according to a new study by the US Geological Survey. The first-of-its-k... read more
The story of King Arthur is known to children and adults alike. But the facts around the legendary figure are mired in myth and folklore and historians genera... read more
The hovercraft concept is not a new one, having floated drivers across land, sand and water since the 1950s. But 70 years on, now petrol heads finally have a re... read more
Twitter is DOWN: Website crashes leaving users around the world unable to load tweets or view profiles Twitter has been experiencing issues since 16:00 GMT (11:... read more
