Science
What NASA’s mission to Jupiter moon can – and can’t – achieve
Ever since the Galileo spacecraft flew by Jupiter’s icy moons in 1989, scientists interested in life beyond our planet have...
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Europa Clipper: NASA spacecraft blasts off to study whether Jupiter moon can support life
A NASA spacecraft has launched from Florida on a mission to establish whether Jupiter’s icy moon Europa could support life....
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SpaceX rocket booster makes successful landing after test launch – as it is caught by ‘chopsticks’
A SpaceX booster rocket has returned to earth and been caught by giant robotic arms – following a successful launch...
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Prostate cancer test shown to ‘reduce number of deaths’ – as charity calls for change
Men at higher risk of prostate cancer should be offered a test by GPs – even if they do not...
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‘Comet of the century’ captured in photos across the globe
Stargazers across the globe managed to capture the “comet of the century” as it whizzed across the northern hemisphere. Comet...
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Centuries-old mystery over Christopher Columbus to be revealed
A centuries-old mystery is about to be revealed – the origins of explorer Christopher Columbus. Spanish scientists have already used...
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Excitement over ‘comet of the century’ – here’s how and when to spot it
Stargazers will have the chance to spot what could be the most impressive comet of the year for the next...
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Breakdancers warned repetitive headspins could give them a ‘cone-head’
Breakdancers have been warned repetitive headspins may cause them to develop a “cone-head”. It follows the case of a man...
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Wimbledon replaces all line judges with electronic line calling from 2025, All England Club says
Wimbledon is to replace all of its line judges with Live Electronic Line Calling from 2025, the tournament’s organisers have...
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British Nobel Prize winners on moment they were told they had won
“I don’t think the committee had our phone numbers,” said Sir Demis Hassabis. He found out he’d won the Nobel...
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