Aerospace

Neutron star mountains: Ripples in space-time

Neutron stars, the dense remains of massive stars that have exploded in supernovae, are some of the most fascinating objects in the universe. These dead...

Curiosity finds ancient wave ripples on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity Rover has been exploring Mars since 2012 and, more recently has found evidence of ice-free ancient ponds and lakes on the surface. The...

Black holes are spinning faster than expected

There’s a Universe full of black holes out there, spinning merrily away—some fast, others more slowly. A recent survey of supermassive black holes reveals that...

Do aliens exist?

News stories about the likely existence of extraterrestrial life, and our chances of detecting it, tend to be positive. We are often told that we...

Humans on Mars: How space agencies are getting ready

Sending humans to Mars is one of the most ambitious goals in the history of space exploration. Unlike missions to the Moon, which only...

Andromeda galaxy: A star-filled giant with a dramatic past

The Andromeda galaxy, our closest large galactic neighbor, is a treasure trove of stars and cosmic mysteries. Thanks to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, scientists have...

Why is one half of Mars so different to the other

Mars is home to perhaps the greatest mystery of the solar system: the so-called Martian dichotomy, which has baffled scientists since it was discovered...

Journey to Venus and beyond

The idea of traveling to other planets has always fascinated humanity, and now it’s becoming a reality. Over the years, interplanetary missions have taught...

How exploring space can unlock the universe’s secrets

Space exploration is one of humanity’s greatest adventures, taking us beyond our planet to uncover the mysteries of the cosmos. But did you know...

Scientists uncover the blue lurker: A star’s wild journey in a triple-star system

Our sun is a solitary star, but many stars in the galaxy have companions. In some systems, stars interact in fascinating ways. One of these...