Astronomy is arguably the oldest science, and has featured strongly throughout the history of Nature — the first quasar, the first exoplanet, the nature of spiral nebulae, to name but a few of the ...

JWST observations of WASP-107 b reveal extended pre-transit and post-transit helium absorption, suggesting the planet has a giant escaping atmosphere. The results provide fresh insight into the planet ...

Astronomers think small space rocks from beyond our solar system routinely strike Earth—but proving it isn’t easy ...

Benita Albert brings us part two of the two-part series on the career of Bob Benjamin. His career interest in astronomy began soon after graduating from Oak Ridge High School. You will find it ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Starlink is the name of a satellite network developed by the private spaceflight company SpaceX ...

Space scientists have shown off their pictures of the year - by sharing twelve months of cosmic wonders. The European Space Agency (ESA) have put together highlights of exciting images and discoveries ...