Farthest 'black hole star' ever found could help solve the James Webb Space Telescope's little red dot mystery
A distant black hole star is providing strong evidence that these objects lie at the hearts of the mysterious little red...
The MOTHRA Telescope Captured the Faint Aftermath of a Star’s Death
During early calibration tests, the MOTHRA telescope’s array of lenses, which will soon number 1,140, captured stellar d...
Green comet caught soaring over Namibia | Space photo of the day for Aug. 12, 2026
A shot so spectacular it will leave other astrophotographers green with envy.
On this day in space! Aug. 12, 2005: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter launched
On Aug. 12, 2005, NASA launched its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) mission.
Rare turtle's flight from Wales to Texas
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'I chase eclipses around the world'
Image source, Andres Latif/ReutersImage caption, Dr Riley got the eclipse bug after seeing his first one on AlderneyByJu...
Astronomy superfan, 11, shares tips for watching solar eclipse
Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Efan has been an astronomy superfan since he was two ByMaria CassidyBBC WalesPublis...
Perseid meteor shower peaks under perfect skies tonight — here's what to expect
Don't miss the peak of the Perseid meteor shower tonight. Here's when, where and how to see it.
Generations of fish 'wiped out' after pollution incident
Image source, HandoutImage caption, Daera added the number of fish killed remains to be confirmed.ByLili BusbyBBC News N...
SpaceX wraps Starlink double header day with the launch of 24 Starlink satellites from California
SpaceX launched 24 more of its Starlink global internet satellite constellation to orbit from California on Aug. 11, wra...
'We can't keep up with demand for eclipse glasses'
Image caption, Karen Smith says her post office has been inundated with people asking to buy eclipse glassesByMairead Sm...
New 'magnetoelastic' tent generates electricity from wind, body movement and sound to power small devices
A magnetoelastic tent concept could one day turn wind, movement and fabric flexing into usable electricity.