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Skywatchers across the UK and Ireland are preparing for an almost total solar eclipse on Wednesday evening, with coverage topping 95% in western regions before the Perseid meteor shower peaks hours later.
Scientists have formally identified the orange-lipped Likweli as Colobus congoensis after years of genetic, anatomical and acoustic research.
Astronomers have identified erythrulose, a sugar found in raspberries, in a molecular cloud near the Milky Way's centre—the first true sugar detected in interstellar space.
A total solar eclipse will sweep Europe on 12 August 2026, triggering last-minute travel rushes to Iceland and Spain. The UK will see a deep 91% partial eclipse just before sunset.
NASA has named Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Andre Douglas and Frank Rubio for Artemis III, a two-week Earth-orbit test before a planned Moon landing mission.
A meteor exploded off the Massachusetts coast, creating a powerful sonic boom heard across parts of the US and Canada while scientists search for possible fragments.
Asteroid 2026 JH2, discovered only days ago, is making a rare close pass by Earth this week — and scientists say Britons can safely watch it live online.
NASA’s Artemis II mission delivered stunning lunar views and a tense 40-minute blackout, reminding viewers how fragile space communication can be.
The annual Pink Moon returns to British skies this April, signaling the start of a packed month for stargazers, including meteor showers and planetary alignments.
NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared a viral photo of a purple, tentacled 'Spudnik' potato growing on the ISS, sparking a debate on orbital plant biology.
Scientists have discovered that the diabetes drug metformin lowers blood sugar by targeting the Rap1 protein in the brain, revealing a hidden neurological mechanism for the 60-year-old medication.
NASA's SLS rocket and the Artemis II crew are in the final stages of preparation for an April 2026 launch to orbit the Moon, marking a historic return to crewed lunar exploration.
