The UK government has instructed mobile networks to ensure the national emergency alert system is operational as an out-of-control Chinese rocket is predicted to re-enter Earth's atmosphere today, with a slim chance of debris reaching UK airspace.
Whitehall officials have directed telecoms firms to ensure emergency alert systems are operational as debris from a Chinese rocket hurtles towards Earth, though government says impact is 'extremely unlikely'.
NASA has discovered an exoplanet 146 light-years away that is remarkably similar to Earth and may lie within its star's habitable zone, potentially hosting liquid water and conditions for life.
As NASA's Artemis II mission nears launch, astronauts will live in the Orion spacecraft, a space no larger than a van's back, raising hygiene and privacy concerns among space enthusiasts.
Astronomers have identified HD 137010 b, an Earth-sized planet 146 light-years distant with a 50% chance of being in its star's habitable zone, though surface temperatures may drop to -70C.
NASA prepares for the historic Artemis 2 crewed Moon mission amid safety concerns. Discover launch dates, how to watch, and the mission's significance.
A total solar eclipse in August 2026 will be visible from Iceland and Spain, with the UK experiencing up to 96% coverage. Learn the timing, best viewing spots, and how it compares to future eclipses.
Forty years after the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after launch, disturbing evidence indicates the seven astronauts may not have died instantly, with air packs activated manually during the disaster.
Ariana Church, aged nine, discovered an extremely rare Ferrous Iron Aerolite meteorite while exploring Penarth Pier in Wales with her family, a find dating back 4.5 billion years.
A NASA WB-57 research aircraft made an emergency gear-up landing at Ellington Field Airport in Houston, Texas, sending sparks flying along the runway. Both pilots evacuated safely with no injuries reported.
New research uncovers that Mars's gravitational pull significantly influences Earth's long-term climate patterns, including the cycles that trigger ice ages, challenging previous assumptions.
Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have produced the most detailed map of dark matter to date, revealing its crucial role in structuring galaxies and enabling life.
NASA's Artemis II crew has entered a strict two-week quarantine, signalling the historic Moon mission is just weeks from launch. The astronauts will isolate in Houston before heading to Florida for a possible mid-February 2026 liftoff.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has produced the most detailed map yet of distant galaxies, providing scientists with unprecedented tools to study the mysterious dark matter that shapes our universe.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has created one of the most detailed maps of dark matter yet, revealing how this invisible substance forms the cosmic scaffolding for galaxies.
Four astronauts have entered quarantine ahead of NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed journey around the Moon in over 50 years, scheduled for launch next month.
Four astronauts have started a 14-day quarantine ahead of NASA's Artemis II mission, marking humanity's furthest journey from Earth since 1972's Apollo 17.
On 27 January, the moon will pass in front of the Pleiades, hiding its brightest stars for an hour. This rare occultation offers a stunning view of stellar dynamics in the winter sky.
Scientists suggest that planets previously deemed uninhabitable might support liquid water, expanding the search for extraterrestrial life beyond traditional criteria.
NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts around the moon, marking humanity's first venture beyond Earth's orbit in over 50 years. Launch windows open in February.
Research from Strathclyde University examines water extraction methods on Mars, finding atmospheric moisture offers alternative supply while subsurface ice remains optimal long-term solution.
New research suggests many exoplanets previously thought uninhabitable might support life, expanding the search for aliens beyond traditional criteria.
Scientists suggest habitable zones for alien life may be broader than previously believed, with tidally locked planets and icy worlds potentially supporting liquid water.
New research from Strathclyde University reveals atmospheric moisture extraction could offer alternative water sources on Mars, complementing subsurface ice deposits for human settlement.
A videographer captured footage of a triangular 'Dorito' shaped aircraft over Area 51, accompanied by bizarre snack-related radio chatter, reigniting UFO conspiracy theories about the secretive Nevada base.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of the Helix Nebula, offering a glimpse into Earth's eventual destruction when our sun dies in five billion years.
Francis Bourgeois, the TikTok trainspotting sensation, faced a gruelling zero-gravity flight for a Channel 4 documentary, ending up covered in floating vomit during the intense microgravity simulation.
Families of the Challenger astronauts gathered at Kennedy Space Center to honour the 40th anniversary of the shuttle disaster, reflecting on loss and enduring lessons for space exploration.
The Prince of Wales visited Bristol Robotics Laboratory to see innovative assistive technologies, trying a self-stabilising three-wheeled mobility scooter and joking about its speed.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin has announced plans to deploy over 5,000 satellites for its TeraWave network, targeting enterprise and government users with speeds up to 6 Tbps, intensifying competition with Elon Musk's Starlink.