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An 'invisible threat': Swarm of hidden 'city killer' asteroids around Venus could one day collide with Earth, simulations show
By Harry Baker published
A new study suggests that unidentified "co-orbital asteroids" around Venus may have the capacity to impact our planet in the future, with potentially devastating consequences. However, there is no immediate threat.

How many satellites orbit Earth?
By Harry Baker last updated
The number of satellites orbiting our planet is rising fast, thanks to private "megaconstellations" that pose various threats to space exploration and astronomy. But how big has the problem already become?

The US isn't prepared for a big solar storm, exercise finds
By Tereza Pultarova published
A first-of a-kind space weather "tabletop" exercise has revealed major weaknesses in America's preparedness for major solar storms.

Could a planet really develop a brain?
By Topher McDougal published
"My contention is that Earth may, if we are lucky and diligent and clever enough, grow an emergent superconsciousness."

NASA Mars satellite uncovers markings 'like paint dripping down a wall' on Martian surface
By Patrick Pester published
Wave-like soil patterns on the Martian surface match those found in Earth's cold, mountain regions, which could help scientists better understand the Red Planet's climate history and search for signs of life.

Do other planets have seasons?
By Alice Sun published
Earth has four seasons, but do other planets in our solar system also have hot summer days and cold winter nights?

Planet Nine candidate detected deep in our solar system
By Patrick Pester published
Researchers have found a candidate for the hypothetical Planet Nine, which could be an undiscovered giant planet way out in our solar system. However, as with all ninth planet research, the new findings were met with some skepticism.
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