Space
First NASA space launch from Australia this century to lift off in June
It is the first time that the US space agency has launched rockets from a commercial facility outside its home soil.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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‘A step too far’: Theoretical physicist Paul Davies on life after death
The 76-year-old discusses “one of the greatest scientific mysteries” – plus: what he envies about younger generations – and enjoys about his own.
- by Benjamin Law
You think the black hole photo is impressive? Just wait for the video
As if capturing an image of the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way wasn’t impressive enough, scientists are now planning to take a video of it.
- by Stuart Layt
Those bright lights over Sydney? Not aliens, just Elon Musk
The source was closer to Cape Canaveral than outer space, scientists say.
- by Anthony Segaert
Scientists unveil first picture of Milky Way’s monster black hole
Scientists say the supermassive black hole devours any matter wandering within its gargantuan gravitational pull.
- by Will Dunham
Plants grow in lunar soil brought to Earth by Apollo astronauts
Their roots were bent and gnarly, and adding water was a challenge, but edible plants have been grown in soil brought back from the moon.
- by Joel Achenbach
We’re sending probes to explore Mars, but will humans follow?
There is a rush of current and planned missions to explore the red planet, but an Australian scientist playing a key role says humans are unlikely to ever call Mars home.
- by Stuart Layt
‘Super bright’: Stars align as Venus and Jupiter set to light up the sky
The two planets will appear so close together in the eastern sky about 5am AEST on Sunday that they will appear as one bright light.
- by Josh Dye
‘Pretty confident’: Rocket Labs to catch a falling rocket with a helicopter
The Long Beach, California-based company is trying to slash the cost of spaceflight by reusing its rockets, a trend pioneered by billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
- by Joey Roulette
Key ingredients for life on earth found in Australian meteorite
NASA scientists say chemical compounds needed to form DNA and RNA, the molecule that helps control the actions of genes, may have arrived from space.
- by Will Dunham
Telling aliens where we are ‘puts Earth at risk’
Part of the problem is we don’t know the ratio of peaceful to hostile civilisations in the galaxy- should they exist.
- by Tom Ough