In order to rely on renewable energy sources like wind and solar power, the world is going to have to … More
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Einstein = clever. Stars around black holes seemingly affected by relativity
At the centre of almost every galaxy lies a supermassive black hole, which could be from hundreds of thousands to billions … More
This ultrahot Jupiter-like exoplanet has a glowing stratosphere
For the first time, a glowing giant exoplanet has been found surrounded by an atmosphere similar to Earth’s. The planet … More
What is the meaning of life? WIRED (tries to) explain
Whether you are on your way to work on a rainy morning, lying awake at night unable to sleep, or … More
Black holes lurking at the centre of galaxies could kill stars
The Universe looks very different today compared to how it looked 12 billion years ago. Galaxies once ‘hotspots’ where billions of stars … More
Tiny beads found all over the Moon could supply astronauts with water
The Moon holds more water than we thought in its interior, according to research published today, meaning humans could one day make … More
Nasa is working out how to create rocket fuel on Mars
Nasa has a target to send humans to Mars by the 2030s. Since 2012, the space agency has dedicated a … More
Here’s an idea: quit your job and start your own microbrewery
Whether you prefer a pale ale, porter, ruby, IPA, DIPA or stout, the choice of beer at pubs across the … More
Longest ever study of the Sun paves the way for space weather forecasts
The Sun has been gradually getting hotter for the past seven years, as part of its 11-year solar cycle, according to a … More
Asteroids may have started life as giant mudballs
You may think of them as huge rocks hurtling through the sky, but the asteroids that helped create our planet … More