A Neptune-like planet 450 light years away has been found to have an atmosphere rich in water, complete with clouds, … More
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Hidden system of ‘volcanic plumbing’ could be creating lava waves on Jupiter’s moon Io
The most detailed map yet of volcanic activity on Jupiter’s moon Io has been created, showing complex waves of lava … More
Take a trip on Cassini as it dives through Saturn’s rings in this Nasa video
After more than a decade giving scientists an unprecedented glimpse at Saturn and its rings, Nasa’s Cassini is now on … More
Rat heads are one thing but don’t expect a human head transplant any time soon
Earlier this week, an Italian scientist made headlines because of his involvement in a shocking new study. He and a … More
Physicists ‘breed’ largest ever Schrödinger’s cat – and it could help unlock the quantum world
Physicists have created the largest experimental version of Schrödinger’s cat – or the quantum superposition of two states – to … More
Time travel is mathematically possible, but don’t expect it anytime soon
It may sit firmly in the realm of science-fiction, but time travel is a mathematical possibility, even if it won’t … More
It’s much easier to make bricks out of Martian soil than we thought
Martian soil is surprisingly good for making bricks it seems. All it takes is a little pressure. A team at … More
Cassini unlocks the secrets of how the Sun’s immense magnetic field covers the Solar System
The Sun’s magnetic field stretches 23 billion miles from our star, encircling all the planets in the Solar System and … More
Cassini releases its final shots from Saturn as it prepares for the Grande Finale
After more than a decade giving scientists an unprecedented glimpse at Saturn and its rings, Nasa’s Cassini is set to embark … More
Astronomers discover mysterious purple ‘aurora’ light…and name it Steve
A group of amateur astronomers has helped discover a new feature of the Northern Lights using a photograph posted on … More
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