A satellite tracks outbound electrons from the Earth s poles to understand the northern lights

Why does the size of the moon diminish once it is up in the sky?

Astronomers analysing images of Uranus from the Hubble Space Telescope have found two tiny moons orbiting the planet. The finding supports a theory that the moons

According to the panel commissioned by the National Space and Aeronautic Administration (NASA) to find out what went wrong with the Mars Polar Lander, has said that a confused sensor may have led the

Supernovae are among the most spectacular events in our Universe. In a very short period, a star gives out energy that is equivalent to the energy given out by a whole galaxy. Unfortu

Scientists replicate conditions moments after the Big Bang

If there is life anywhere else in our solar system, it is most likely to be found on Europa, one of the 16 moons orbiting Jupiter. According to a new report in the journal Nature , there is strong

The current theory of planet formation has just been proved wrong. It is time astrophysicists got back to the drawing board

A new planet outside our solar system comes to light

They could be the first visitors from Mars. Astronomers have reported the discovery of a tough but peaceful pair of bacteria that might have been able to survive the ardous trip from Mars. "They