Why weird star systems are where we'll find alien life
18 July 2018
In the hunt for life beyond Earth, we've been looking for planets and stars like our own. But that is flawed – and a new plan promises answers in our lifetimes
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We’ve found 12 new moons orbiting Jupiter – and one is probably doomed
17 July 2018
A new haul of moons brings Jupiter’s total to 79. Nine of the newly discovered satellites are orbiting the wrong way, and could obliterate one of their companions
Tornadoes on the sun could blast hot plasma towards Earth
11 July 2018
Huge tornadoes erupting with magnetic energy on the sun may result in plasma shooting towards Earth, which can interfere with communications and electrical grids
