Webb Sees a Galaxy Awash in Star Formation
Since it began operations in July 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has fulfilled many scientific objectives. In addition…
The Stellar Demolition Derby in the Centre of the Galaxy
The region near the Milky Way's centre is dominated by the supermassive black hole that resides there. Sagittarius A*'s overwhelming…
A New Map Shows the Universe’s Dark Energy May Be Evolving
At the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona, an instrument with 5,000 tiny robotic eyes scans the night sky. Every…
Why is it so hard to drill off Earth?
Humans have been digging underground for millennia - on the Earth. It's where we extract some of our most valuable…
Want to Start a Farm on Mars? This Rover Will Find Out if it’s Possible
Travelling to Mars has its own challenges. The distance alone makes the journey something of a mission in itself. Arrive…
Which Animal Has Seen the Most Total Solar Eclipses?
In a paper published on the 1st April, author Mark Popinchalk reported upon a fascinating piece of research focussing on…
The Moon Will Get its Own Time Zone
White House officials have directed NASA to begin work on establishing a standard time for the Moon, according to a…
A New Tabletop Experiment to Search for Dark Matter
What is Dark Matter? We don't know. At this stage of the game, scientists are busy trying to detect it…
NASA Announces Starliner’s Next Launch Attempt: May 6
Starliner, the new crewed capsule from Boeing, has been in the works for a long time. Originally unveiled in 2010,…
Perseverance Finds its Dream Rock
If there's a Holy Grail on Mars, it's probably a specific type of rock: A rock so important that it…