Experts confirm fireball across England as meteor

A spectacular celestial event illuminated the skies above England and Northern Europe early Monday morning, as a brilliant fireball, later confirmed by scientists to be a meteor, streaked across the…

Nasa’s Artemis crew welcomed back to Planet Earth in Houston

Commander Reid Wiseman encapsulated the profound impact of their journey, stating simply yet powerfully, "This mission was the most special thing I ever went through in my life." His words…

From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa’s historic mission to the Moon

Before they embarked on their incredible ascent into space, the crew – Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen – conveyed a surprising calm. They told us that…

Government backs permanent return of golden eagles to England.

Golden eagles, magnificent birds of prey that once soared across English skies, are poised for a triumphant and permanent return, backed by a significant £1 million government pledge aimed at…

Hopes more pine martens will be born in south-west England.

Conservation efforts to reintroduce the elusive pine marten to the ancient woodlands of south-west England are yielding significant success, with experts expressing optimism for a new wave of births this…

Doomsday seed collectors aim to save Wales’ native species

Stationed at the National Botanical Garden of Wales in Carmarthenshire, their small, unassuming lab buzzes with the hum of freezers, each containing silver packets meticulously labelled, holding the promise of…

Artemis II blasts closer to the far side of the Moon

This pivotal moment represents the first time in over half a century, since Apollo 17 in 1972, that humans have ventured beyond low Earth orbit. The Artemis II mission is…

‘Spectacular!’ – BBC journalist reacts to Artemis II launch

The dawn of a new era in lunar exploration was heralded by a thunderous roar and a blinding flash of light as Artemis II blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida,…

Space Coast: What it’s like to be in Florida for Artemis launch.

A palpable hum of anticipation, thick as the humid Florida air, settled over the Space Coast as the clock ticked down to the launch of Artemis II. From the serene…

Watch: How will the Artemis astronauts go to the toilet in space?

When venturing beyond the protective embrace of Earth’s atmosphere, the most fundamental human needs become complex engineering challenges. One such challenge, often overlooked but critical for long-duration spaceflight, is how…