Tag: Space
New research shows most space rocks crashing into Earth come from a single source
Two new studies show that the majority of meteorites originate from just one family of asteroids between Mars and Jupiter.
Watch a star get destroyed by a supermassive black hole in the first simulation of its kind
If a star gets too close to a black hole, it gets shredded and produces a complex ball of light. These videos are the first time this dramatic event has been simulated in detail.
NASA smacked a spacecraft into an asteroid – and learned details about its 12-million-year history
NASA’s DART was the first time we tried planetary defence – attempting to redirect an asteroid. The data from this landmark mission is still yielding new insights today.
Look up! A once-in-a-lifetime explosion is about to create a ‘new’ star in the sky
Astronomers and stargazers around the world are excited to witness a rare event that only happens once every 80 years – a recurrent nova.
Curious Kids: what stops meteors hitting Earth and hurting people?
When rocks from space fall towards Earth, they usually don’t do any damage – here’s why.
China’s new Moon mission is about to launch, and it’s a rare example of countries working together
China’s Change'6 is going to explore the Moon’s far side and bring back precious lunar soil for scientists to study.
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is about to peak and could be the best this century – here’s how to catch it
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks each year in early May, but this year it should be particularly good, thanks to dark skies and extra activity.
We mapped a massive explosion in space, showing how galaxies ‘pollute’ the cosmos
When astronomers focused on the galaxy NGC 4383, they didn’t expect the data to be so spectacular. This is the first detailed map of gas flowing from this galaxy as stars burst within.
We saw one of the most powerful magnets in the Universe come to life – and our theories can’t quite explain it
Astronomers caught the bizarre ‘awakening’ of an incredibly rare magnetic star.
NASA is looking for commercial Mars missions. Do people still want to go to Mars?
Mars has been a popular destination since space exploration began – and there are plenty of people who’d love to go there.
You can pay to have your ashes buried on the moon. Just because you can doesn't mean you should
Sending human ashes and personal mementoes to the Moon is now possible, but it opens up a maze of legal and ethical conundrums.
Want to buy a home telescope? Tips from a professional astronomer to help you choose
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.
The first-ever survey on Australian attitudes towards space is out. So, what do we think?
Despite what you may think, Australia has a long history of space activities. But this is the first time the Australian public has been asked its opinions on space.
The Geminids: the year's best meteor shower is upon us. And this one will be a true spectacle
The Geminids meteor shower this year promises to be extra special as the peak of the falls at New Moon.
Astronomers finally caught radio waves from 40 large galaxies in the nearby universe
Do all big black holes in very massive galaxies emit radio waves? We used the latest radio telescopes to find out.
