In a potential landmark discovery,scientists have detected the chemical fingerprints of gases that on Earth are produced only by biological processes.
Amateur astronomers have lost one of the jewels of the night sky – the rings of Saturn.
Scientists have pinpointed the origins of a radio wave from space and found it to be suspiciously close to a neutron star.
As Christmas approaches,a rare full moon illuminates the sky,reminding us of our restless,insignificant place within an orderly cycle of the universe.
In a pinch-himself moment,Peter Teale has made WA centre stage – again – in man’s second mission to the moon.
Destroyed satellites,power blackouts,crippled GPS and increased radiation are all possible as the sun’s magnetic pole flips.
Research has found conservatives have more grey matter in their amygdala,which processes fear,while left-wing liberals have a higher capacity to tolerate uncertainty.
As Earth recruits a rare cosmic visitor,a three-act light show is on display for the next month with a blazing comet. Here’s how to spot it.
NASA declared the two large asteroids “potentially hazardous” to Earth,which in another cosmic event is set to gain a “second moon” next week.
Advances in lighting technology means light pollution in cities can be reduced without compromising safety.