Binary star systems are complex astronomical objects − a new AI approach could pin down their properties quickly
Measuring binary star systems' basic properties has proved exceedingly difficult.
Sunrise hits SpaceX’s Crew-11 rocket on the pad | Space photo of the day for August 4, 2025
The day seemed particularly promising on July 31, 2025.
Mysterious boost to Earth’s spin will make Aug. 5 one of the shortest days on record
A strange shift in Earth's rotation is making our days milliseconds shorter — and scientists are racing to understand why.
Spacecraft equipped with a solar sail could deliver earlier warnings of space weather threats to Earth’s technologies
Space weather imposes threats on everything from electrical grids to GPS navigation.
‘Democratizing space’ is more than just adding new players – it comes with questions around sustainability and sovereignty
With more countries looking to explore space, there is a rising hope that space is now more accessible for diverse participants.
See the moon shine alongside red supergiant star Antares after sunset tonight
The red supergiant star Antares will appear close to the waxing gibbous moon tonight.
Scientists scan famous ‘Earthrise’ crater on mission to find alien life in our solar system
A large lunar crater featured in the iconic 'Earthrise' photo has just helped the European JUICE spacecraft hone its alien-hunting instruments during a once-in-a-lifetime flyby.
August Moon: Here’s what to look for during all 4 major moon phases
Join us on a guided telescope tour of August's moon, featuring distinct targets for each of the four major lunar phases.
Ghana has a rare treasure, a crater made when a meteor hit Earth: why it needs to be protected
The Bosumtwi impact crater in Ghana is well preserved, making it a hotspot for space research.
‘Lexx’ appeal: A deeply underrated sci-fi classic that was equal parts Farscape, Star Wars, and Red Dwarf
A band of misfits aboard a stolen planet-killing starship, the wild, weird Lexx is the best 90s sci-fi show you've never seen.