Space light show to dazzle
Geomagnetic storms in space will make the southern lights visible, but they could potentially affect earth’s communications systems.
Space
‘Crucial’: NASA on Australia’s space role
Australia will play a key role in NASA’s plan to return to the moon, with the space agency’s sights firmly on further exploration.
‘Serious’: NASA expert’s asteroid warning
A top NASA scientist is warning the threat of a massive asteroid hitting Earth is much more serious than previously thought.
Photo shows incredible find on Venus
Scientists have made a breakthrough discovery about Venus after re-examining incredible images taken decades ago.
Asteroid could hit Earth on Valentine’s Day
A new asteroid named 2023 DW has been discovered by scientists — and there’s a slim chance it might ruin everyone’s loved-up Valentine’s Day dinner plans.
Hopes crushed as next-gen rocket explodes
A second attempt to launch the next-generation H3 rocket has failed, with the spacecraft forced to self-destruct in dramatic scenes.
Rescue mission to save stranded astronauts
The NASA astronauts trip back to Earth had been hampered after their original space vehicle was damaged by a mini meteorite.
Scientists discover the Earth has a new core
Australian scientists have uncovered shocking new insights about what’s truly hidden within the earth’s core.
Fireball explodes over the UK
The metre-long “fireball”, dubbed Sar2667, lit up the sky over the English Channel shortly before 3am, local time.
Pentagon refuses to rule out alien invasion
Pentagon chiefs have admitted they do not know the origins of the mysterious objects that have been brought down.
Piece of sun breaks off, stunning scientists
Scientists were left baffled after material broke off of the sun’s surface and created a tornado-like swirl around its northern pole.
How to watch spectacular space event
An amazing phenomenon which only happens once every 50,000 years will appear in our skies on Wednesday night.
Huge asteroid to pass Earth in close call
A huge asteroid is about to sweep through Earth’s atmosphere in our fourth closest call on record.
‘Green comet’ can be seen with naked eye
A bright green comet is making its way towards Earth for the first time in 50,000 years — and you can see it with the naked eye.
Mysterious radio signal from faraway galaxy
Astronomers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy so far.
US confirms hundreds of UFO reports
A new report revealed that the US government received over 500 reports of UFO sightings since 2021, with hundreds remaining unexplained.
Comet to pass by Earth in 50,000 year first
The bright green comet will become visible in the night sky for the first time in 50,000 years. Find out when to see it from Australia.
‘Aliens’ crawling on coast spark panic online
A man sparked hysteria online after many became convinced these photos were “alien-looking sea monsters” emerging from the sea.
‘Mystery’ asteroid headed to earth
The European Space Agency is asking Australians to help it locate what it describes as a “mystery asteroid” approaching Earth tonight.
‘Stay safe’: Time traveller’s 2023 warning
A time traveller who claims to be from the year 2983, has revealed when humans will first meet aliens and it’s sooner than we think.
‘Disaster’: Disturbing new trend in space race
China’s latest moves in the space race may be setting a disturbing “new normal” that could be very bad news for the rest of us.
Scientists ‘grow black hole in lab’
A black hole is an invisible place in space where gravity pulls so intensely that even light cannot escape it.
Moment rare ‘solar snake’ slithers across sun
A “snakelike” figure has been spotted slithering around the sun’s surface, and the ESA has released incredible footage of the event.
Expert thinks ‘alien device’ crashed near Aus
A Harvard professor believes an alien spacecraft may have crashed near Australia – and he’s going to search the ocean floor for the wreckage.
Space wreckage found in Bermuda Triangle
Divers went looking for WWII aircraft wreckage off the Florida coastline. But what they found was a whole different story.
Last chance to glimpse rare ‘blood moon’
Lucky skygazers have been treated to a rare blood moon that graced Australian skies and have shared remarkable images of its beauty.
NASA snaps incredible ‘smiling’ sun pic
Despite its seemingly “sunny” appearance, it turns out that NASA’s recent image of the grinning sun isn’t as cheery as it looks.
Massive asteroid flying close to Earth
A massive asteroid almost the size of the world’s tallest building will fly past Earth, with NASA considering it “potentially dangerous” due to how close it will come.
Bizarre UFO case sparks alien video rumours
An alleged UFO case dubbed “Brazil’s Roswell” has set the internet abuzz amid rumours video of a captured “creature” may exist.
‘Strange dots’ appear in Australian outback
An ominous discovery on Google Maps has sparked furious debate about mysterious markings on Australian soil.
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