26 October 2022
The world’s largest digital camera for astronomy is taller than a car, has as many pixels as 266 iPhones and will, over the course of the next 10 years, help researchers study billions of galaxies
27 May 2020
An image taken by astronomer Juan Carlos Munoz of the night sky above Santiago, Chile, uses optical techniques to reveal the extent of light pollution in major cities even while under lockdown
6 November 2019
On 11 November, the innermost planet of the solar system will make a rare crossing of the face of the sun. Here's how to see it without expensive kit
18 October 2019
From memorious clothing to wasteless habitats, the reality of living on Mars is brought home at London's Design Museum with genuine optimism
16 October 2017
If the sun spews “superflares” as often as other stars, one could take down power systems, damage the ozone layer and destroy satellites in the next century
28 September 2017
A photographer once known for reimagining portraiture now gives astronomy a disconcerting makeover at London’s Whitechapel Gallery
13 September 2017
Before the Cassini spacecraft ends its 20-year mission by disintegrating in Saturn’s atmosphere, we have one last chance for new information on the gas giant
3 August 2017
Scientists looking for one thing sometimes stumble upon the unexpected. Here are some lucky breaks, from the cold depths of space to the heat of the bedroom
