While the composition of gas and dust in a molecular cloud is fairly uniform, everything changes once a star begins to form.

Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn should be visible to the naked eye, but with a telescope you can spot Neptune and Uranus.

Jan. 15, 2025 — New observational data and simulation models have confirmed a new type of planet unlike anything found in the Solar System. This provides another piece of the puzzle to ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a belching protostar in its infancy. By studying the dust grains whirling around ...

one which can offer superb views of the other bodies in the solar system. But which one to choose? We've got you covered with our guide to the best telescopes for seeing planets. Now's a great ...

In his new book, Source Code, Gates recalls a unique childhood that led him to build a technology empire. We talk BASIC, old ...

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February 7, 2025 • The San Jose was a marvel of 17th century technology. The Spanish galleon weighed more than a thousand tons, was made of wood reinforced with iron, and featured three masts ...

A landmark study reporting the discovery of Australopithecus africanus one century ago put the African continent at the centre of the story of humanity. Overcrowding can lead to disaster, and yet ...