Recent meteorite crashes on Mars ‘could reveal clues about planet’s origin’
Scientists are analysing the data from two large meteorite impacts on Mars, with aim of understanding more about how the red planet formed. The space rocks crashed into the Martian surface at different times in the
University’s new laser system could help astronomers in the hunt for exoplanets
University scientists have developed a system which could help astronomers find Earth-like planets – and it is powered by a laser similar to those sold in shops for a few pounds. Researchers at Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University
Scientists discover source of one of the rarest meteorites to fall on Earth
UK scientists believe they have identified the source of one of the rarest meteorites to ever fall on Earth. The Ivuna meteorite landed in Tanzania in December 1938 and was subsequently split into a number of
James Webb Space Telescope reveals ‘fingerprint’ created by two stars
A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) shows at least 17 dust rings – resembling a fingerprint – created by a rare type of star and its companion, locked in a celestial dance.
James Webb Space Telescope reveals ‘fingerprint’ created by two stars
A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) shows at least 17 dust rings – resembling a fingerprint – created by a rare type of star and its companion, locked in a celestial dance.
World’s first space tourist signs up for new flight around moon
The world’s first space tourist wants to go back – only this time, he has signed up for a spin around the moon aboard Elon Musk’s Starship. For 82-year-old Dennis Tito, it is a chance to
