Mars has been a popular destination since space exploration began – and there are plenty of people who’d love to go there.

After a decade studying thousands of supernovae, astronomers are still perplexed by the enigma that led Einstein to his ‘greatest mistake’.

A team of archaeologists discovered the remains of the 16th-century father of modern astronomy, who demonstrated that the Earth orbits the Sun.

In 2024 we will see meteor showers, Saturn disappearing behind the Moon, and – if we’re lucky – a comet bright enough to see with the naked eye.

A telescope can reveal so much of the night sky, including Saturn’s rings and the Moon’s craters. But choosing the right telescope is a difficult decision – here’s what you need to know.

People have been looking up at the stars for thousands of years. Here’s where to start if you want to learn more about the night sky – from spotting easy-to-find constellations to using the best apps.

Do all big black holes in very massive galaxies emit radio waves? We used the latest radio telescopes to find out.

With an evidence-based strategy and careful evaluation, gender parity in science is achievable.

Viral headlines would have you think Saturn’s rings will vanish in just 18 months. Here’s what that really means and why you don’t need to worry.

A record-breaking discovery of an extreme ‘fast radio burst’ opens a window into the early universe.

There’s a chance Nishimura might brighten unexpectedly – but it’s a slim one.

Ancient stories of the sea and the sky date back to the end of the last ice age.

A mysterious hunk of space junk buzzed through Australian skies last night. It may have been the third stage of a Soyuz 2 rocket just launched by Russia.

Astronomers have detected a long-running source of slow, repeating radio pulses that can’t be explained by current theories – but it’s probably not aliens.