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Humans like light. We are creatures that rely heavily on what we can see to feel safe and secure. After all, astronomy is all about light, right?
We see them in the sky any clear night. We write songs about them, stare and wonder if any of them have planets just like our own.
A weekly addition of some of the more unusual stories and discoveries in space & astronomy from around the world. Updated daily for those wanting a quick update of current events so keep checking back for all the latest space news. (more…)
Read MoreLeave a CommentSystem-wide weather exists in the form of solar storms; waves of electromagnetic particles blast off from the sun’s surface as solar flares and coronal mass ejections creating amazing planetary effects. (more…)
Read MoreLeave a CommentBillionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are casting the fortunes they've spent on building new rockets to help humankind escape our home planet as a far greater legacy than funding more terrestrial good deeds. (more…)
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Sixty-five years ago, a few days after Thanksgiving, Ann Hodges was snuggled up on the sofa in her Alabama home when a 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite crashed through the ceiling and struck the left side of her body. (more…)
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December will bring not only the official start to Summer in Australia, but also the longest days of the year. And to delight of stargazers worldwide. Here are the top astronomy events to mark on your calendar. (more…)
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There are a number of health risks that come with going to space. Aside from the increased exposure to solar radiation and cosmic rays, there are the notable effects that microgravity can have on human physiology. (more…)
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Moon dust collected by the Soviet Union in 1970 could become one of the most expensive substances ever to be sold by weight, with Melbourne auctioneers hoping it will net more than $500,000 under the hammer this month. (more…)
Read MoreLeave a CommentThe esteemed French writer Voltaire once said, “Superstition is to religion what astrology is to astronomy - the mad daughter of a wise mother. (more…)
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It is Christmas comes around the corner and you are racking your brains for gifts for space-lovers. Put those socks down, we have got you covered! Give the gift of motivation - check out these inspiring ideas!
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Could humanity's future on Mars be built on a foundation of … bacteria? Before we send humans to the Red Planet, it might be a good idea to send bacteria first. Its all about something we've been doing for centuries. (more…)
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The closest object to our planet, the Moon, may seem like Earth’s little sibling. Since its birth, the satellite has mostly just hung around, playing gravitational tug-of-war. But what would happen if the Moon vanished tomorrow? (more…)
Read MoreLeave a CommentAlthough humans might seem adaptable on Earth, outside of our perfect temperature-, gravity-, and radiation-controlled planet, we're pretty fragile. Squishy even. (more…)
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Catching two supermassive black holes sharing close quarters isn’t that unusual. But spotting three jockeying for position is quite bizarre. In fact, astronomers rarely witness such a triplet. (more…)
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Anyone with a little knowledge of the Apollo missions, or those who have seen the movie The Dish know that Australia has bragging rights over the original moon-landing footage BUT...could this be one of the greatest finds in history? (more…)
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Slowly but surely, the surface of Saturn’s strange moon Titan is being revealed. Researchers have made the first map of the geology of Titan’s entire surface, and it will eventually help us figure out what the climate is like there. (more…)
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We've been dreaming of the stars for longer than we can remember, staring up at the twinkling lights that fill the night sky and wondering what they are. We've even written songs about them. (more…)
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A study of 11 healthy astronauts onboard the International Space Station for six-month missions has revealed a new risk of long-term spaceflight,alarming changes in the bodies of astronauts aboard the ISS.
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A regular update on the most important news stories in astronomy and space from the best United States and North American news sources. Breaking news, latest discoveries plus the weird and wonderful. Updated regularly (more…)
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A regular update on the most important news stories in astronomy and space from the best European, British and Asian and partners news sources. Breaking news, latest discoveries plus the weird and wonderful. Updated regularly! (more…)
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