We breathe oxygen and nitrogen gas in our atmosphere every day, but did you know that these gases also float…
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While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling…
NASA recently announced that it is seeking new ways to complete the return to Earth of rock cores drilled by the…
Oh, come on Daniel, space travel is so expensive, and pointless! These were the words of my friend Max, during…
The US and Japan are sponsoring a resolution for debate by the United Nations Security Council which – if passed – will reaffirm international…
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft, headed to Jupiter’s ice-covered moon Europa in October 2024, will carry a laser-etched message that celebrates humanity’s connection to water. The message…
The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST…
How fast can a neutron star drive powerful jets into space? The answer, it turns out, is about one-third the…
For years, small groups of astronomy enthusiasts have travelled the globe chasing the rare solar eclipse. They have embarked on…
An astronomical telescope designed to complement the ageing Hubble Space Telescope lifted off from New Zealand’s south island on April 16 2023.…