Over the past decade, researchers have been puzzling through Pluto’s mysteries. Meanwhile, the New Horizons probe heads for interstellar space.

When the sun’s UVB rays touch your skin, they interact with a protein called 7-DHC, converting it into vitamin D3. This ...

The buck moon is the first full moon in July and will be one of the most clearly visible lunar events of the year.

Saturn is a planet widely recognisable for its iconic rings but a new study suggests Earth may also have had a similar ring system over 50 million years ago. As part of the research, 21 asteroid ...

Discover the mental health benefits of sunset walks and explore stunning global destinations where you can enjoy the world's most breathtaking sunsets.

We see some of our hottest temps when Earth is furthest from the Sun (aphelion) and coolest at the closest to the Sun ...

On the night of July 2, the first quarter moon phase will create an extraordinary lunar spectacle. An ‘X’ and ‘V’ will be ...

On July 2, the first quarter moon phase will reveal colossal 'X' and 'V' features on the lunar surface, visible through a small backyard telescope.

Most foraminiferan species reside on the seafloor, but paleontologists are particularly interested in planktonic species, ...

When the seasons shifts, so can your mood-so let's talk about it Many people experience what is commonly known as winter ...

The 500-ton space laboratory, which orbits Earth, will appear as a bright, fast-moving white dot gliding smoothly across the ...

Summer is the UK's best-loved season. It's easy to see why, with the warmer, sunnier weather it brings. But the temperature ...