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The shooting stars appear to emanate from a patch of space in the constellation Perseus.

A "blood moon" hovered above parts of the globe last night. And while North America missed out, we've rounded up some of the best photographs of September 2025's total lunar eclipse.

The team spent more than a year carefully correcting the data

Finding life beyond the Earth would be a major scientific discovery with significant implications for all areas of science and human thought. Yet, only one direct search for extraterrestrial life has ever been conducted.

A panorama captures a breathtaking view of the night sky above a frozen landscape.

There's a secret message in a recent Starfield social media post...

See spectacular photos from the Sept. 7-8 total lunar eclipse.

We extract more than 100 billion tonnes of raw materials from Earth each year, then throw most of them away. The “circular economy” offers a different approach: instead of the linear “take-make-waste” model, we could reuse, repair and recycle materials. But despite growing enthsiasm for a circular lifestyle, we’re actaully…

On Sunday evening, a total lunar eclipse provided spectacular images worldwide. Some of the most beautiful shots are summarised here.