Scientists make discovery analysing rock pulverised for study by Curiosity rover. Largest organic compounds found on the Red ...

Researchers detected the sugar erythrulose in the molecular cloud G+0.693−0.027 near the centre of the Milky Way.

Hidden away behind vast clouds of dust, IRAS 18293-0941 is a binary system with a black hole orbiting a massive, hot star.

Key rise times for the Harvest Moon 2026, plus quick beginner-friendly tips for those wanting to make the most of the full ...

The story of the Hillsborough meteorite and how scientists analysing the space rock have found it contains life-supporting ...

See the Harvest Moon rise on 26 September 2026 and catch the full Moon close to the planet Saturn in the evening sky.

This image of Mars shows what it might be like to stand on the Red Planet and look across into the distance. But it also ...

There's a strange feature on Mars that looks like a doorway into a cave. Here's what the image really shows and why it's caused such a stir.

Saturn's icy moon Enceladus would theoretically be able to host some forms of microbial life, according to a scientific study.

The Harvest Moon is a sure sign that autumn is here. Here's the science behind the Harvest Moon and where it gets its name from.

Science has strengthened theories that the ingredients for life could have been brought to Earth by comets impacting into our home planet.

The planet is well placed from the UK, able to reach a peak altitude approaching 40° – slightly less than halfway up the sky – when due south. This beautiful ringed planet reaches opposition on 4 ...