Fastest-Spinning Large Asteroid Discovered by Astronomers
Astronomers discover 2025 MN45, a 710m asteroid spinning every 1.88 minutes. The solid rock defies expectations and reveals new solar system secrets. Read the full findings.
Astronomers discover 2025 MN45, a 710m asteroid spinning every 1.88 minutes. The solid rock defies expectations and reveals new solar system secrets. Read the full findings.
Don't overlook 2025's literary gems. Discover five standout book releases, from Malala's memoir to space-age fiction, perfect for your 2026 reading list. Share your favourites!
A look back at the UK's most sought-after items in 2025, from viral toys to seasonal food collaborations and shifting spending habits. Discover the full story.
After playing over 35 titles, our writer reveals the six best video games of 2025, from RPG triumphs to cosy sims. Discover the must-play hits of the year.
From the King's health to Andrew's exile and an Oasis comeback, 2025 delivered unforgettable headlines. Explore the year's defining moments in UK news.
Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals Charlie Kirk as the top US trend after his assassination, with Trump's bill, AI, and viral memes defining the year. Discover the full list.
Explore The Guardian's powerful collection of the best photographs from 2025, documenting a pivotal year in American life, culture, and society. See the stories behind the images.
A powerful collection of images from Mirror photographers captures the joy, reflection, and tumult of 2025, featuring Princess Kate, the Lionesses, and poignant historical remembrance.
Columnist Brian Reade delivers his verdict on a tumultuous 2025, from Donald Trump's global impact to UK political shifts and unforgettable cultural moments.
How well do you recall the major stories of 2025? Test your knowledge of politics, royalty, and showbiz with the Press Association's interactive year-end news quiz.
Discover the definitive list of the best films of 2025, as voted for by Guardian readers. From sci-fi epics to intimate dramas, see which movies captivated audiences this year.
As 2025 ends, we examine which of Baba Vanga's prophecies came true, from natural disasters to AI, and which fell short. Discover the mystic's track record.
The Guardian's annual Christmas cartoon challenge by Stephen Collins is back. Can you identify the 20 figures who defined the news in 2025? Test your knowledge now.
The Guardian's video review captures a pivotal year of global upheaval and resilience. Discover the stories that defined 2025 through powerful visual journalism.
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
After winning the Masters to complete his career Grand Slam and leading Europe to Ryder Cup glory, Rory McIlroy is the overwhelming favourite for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Vote now!
A major global drill led by ESA and NASA is underway, using the harmless passage of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS to test Earth's defences against future asteroid threats. Read how the world is preparing.
NASA's Bennu sample contains sugars vital for life and a baffling 'space gum', reshaping theories on the origins of life in our solar system. Discover the groundbreaking findings.
Scientists analysing asteroid Bennu samples found sugars essential for life and a mysterious gum-like substance, suggesting the building blocks for life may be common in space. Discover what this means for our cosmic origins.
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has discovered ribose and glucose on asteroid Bennu, offering key clues to the origins of life on Earth. Explore the groundbreaking findings.
NASA's analysis of the Bennu asteroid sample reveals ribose and glucose, key building blocks for life. This discovery suggests the ingredients for life are widespread. Read the full story.
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
Nostradamus's 2025 prophecies warn of another pandemic, UK conflict, and an extinction-level asteroid. Expert urges caution over 'metaphorical' predictions.
Scientists warn asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4% chance of hitting the moon in 2032, potentially rising to 30%. James Webb Telescope observations in February could determine if deflection missions are needed.
Get an exclusive first look at the John Lewis Christmas 2025 advert strategy. Discover what magical themes and emotional storytelling the retail giant is planning for next year's highly anticipated festive campaign.
Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
A mysterious interstellar object designated 3I-ATLAS is making its closest approach to the Sun today, leaving astronomers worldwide scrambling to study this rare visitor from beyond our solar system.
Groundbreaking study confirms it wasn't the initial asteroid impact but the resulting global winter that sealed dinosaurs' fate 66 million years ago.
Groundbreaking research reveals the asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs created a 'perfect storm' of destruction, with global wildfires and atmospheric collapse ensuring their extinction.
Groundbreaking fossil discovery in New Mexico reveals dinosaurs perished and were preserved moments before the catastrophic asteroid impact that wiped them out 66 million years ago.