Space

Hurtling meteor’s massive blast

Hurtling meteor’s massive blast

Imagine 300 tonnes of TNT detonating without warning and you can understand the surprise of residents in northeast USA when a meteor exploded, the blast setting off big booms over a huge area

NASA reveals plan for moon base

NASA reveals plan for moon base

Humans could be living on the moon in as little as six years if NASA’s three-phase plan to build a moon base goes according to schedule. But the US isn’t the only country with lunar aspirations

Where to see rare ‘blood moon’

Where to see rare ‘blood moon’

Tonight’s rare ‘blood moon’ to be visible across every state in Australia for last time in three years. Here’s the best times across the country to watch Tuesday night’s spectacular show

NASA move for medium asteroids

NASA move for medium asteroids

NASA announces new mission to help build better defences for Earth against asteroids of a certain size, with experts revealing a surprising estimate of undetected asteroids within striking distance

Why this gigantic star went dark

Why this gigantic star went dark

Astronomers have solved the baffling mystery of why a well-known star suddenly disappeared for nine months before reappearing 3200 light years away. Find out what happened

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Earth’s problem with space junk

Earth’s problem with space junk

More than one million pieces of space junk are thought to be orbiting around Earth, and while they put on a dazzling light show upon re-entry, they pose a major problem for the future

Astronauts journey to next frontier

Astronauts journey to next frontier

Humanity’s history of space travel will get a modern makeover as NASA launches its most ambitious moon mission in over 50 years with four astronauts taking diversity to the far side of the moon

Have we found a second Earth?

Have we found a second Earth?

Astronomers say they have found a potentially habitable planet that is very much like Earth, however, there is one major difference that could make living there a little less appealing

Christmas comet coming to town

Christmas comet coming to town

If you look up at the night sky in the week before Christmas you might see a mysterious green light – but it’s not Santa and his reindeers ahead of schedule. So what is it and why is it there?

Is Saturn’s condition ripe for life?

Is Saturn’s condition ripe for life?

Saturn’s moon Enceladus has excited an international team of researchers, as understanding grows of what lies beneath the surface of this ‘key target’ in the search for extraterrestrial life

Meteor shower to stun Australia

Meteor shower to stun Australia

A spectacular Leonids meteor shower is going to light up the night sky right across the nation throughout November – here’s how earthbound Aussies of all ages can catch the cosmic light show

The mesmerising surface of Mars

The mesmerising surface of Mars

Space enthusiasts can journey across Mars’ mysterious landscape as spectacular new footage reveals the planet’s possible past, with evidence of ancient beaches and flowing rivers – watch it here

Black hole find challenges history

Black hole find challenges history

Astronomers have discovered what is thought to be the largest black hole in the history of space and the ‘over-massive’ find could rewrite accepted theories of the origins of the universe

Legendary NASA astronaut dies

Legendary NASA astronaut dies

Space veteran and Apollo 13 legend Jim Lovell has passed away peacefully at the age of 97 – discover why his name will forever be written in the stars as a true hero of early space exploration

Science and Technology

What’s on this Science Week?

What’s on this Science Week?

Running from August 9-17, the events in this year’s National Science Week are sure to appeal to wildlife warriors, tech-lovers and space enthusiasts alike. Here are our top picks around Oz

First ever Aussie rocket launches

First ever Aussie rocket launches

Australia’s first homegrown rocket launched in Queensland before crashing back to Earth just 14 seconds later. Find out why the brief lift off was deemed a huge success despite not reaching orbit

Big planet found orbiting tiny star

Big planet found orbiting tiny star

Astronomers are baffled by the discovery of an exoplanet orbiting a small star, saying it throws into question what we know about space. But could there be more planets orbiting other tiny stars?