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The night sky is changing this August — here's which planets to watch

Venus dominates the evening sky while Mercury and Jupiter stage a beautiful dawn pairing you won't want to miss.

Space · Jul 31

Bundle up and look up: 5 winter sky wonders every stargazer should look out for

From Orion's glowing nebula to the sparkling Pleiades, these winter targets reward anyone willing to brave the cold.

Space · Jan 16

Republicans say price report is a boon; Democrats say bust. Who’s right?

Republicans highlight the positives, Democrats the negatives in latest US CPI report; experts say the data is mixed.

Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2025

See the best Geminid meteor shower 2024 photos from around the world

Relive the prolific Geminid meteor shower with these dazzling photos.

Space · Dec 15, 2024

November's new moon makes a close pass to Venus

The new moon of November 2024 occurs on Nov. 1, and three days later the moon will make a close pass to Venus in the evening sky.

Space · Nov 1, 2024

"Be available for rehearsals and shows. Know how to play bass. Be cool": want to play in a band with James Hetfield's son Castor, and join Metallica's extended family? Here's what you gotta do

Bastardane have launched an open audition for a new bassist if you fancy forming a rhythm section with Castor 'Son of James' Hetfield

Metal Hammer · Feb 16, 2024

Starwatch: The full moon meets celestial twins Castor and Pollux

This month the moon will sit directly below two bright stars in the constellation of Gemini

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2024

Félicette the French space cat, the world's only feline astronaut

Sixty years ago this month, France became the first country to send a cat into space. That flight, on 18 October 1963, remains the only time a feline has ever made it into space and back again. How did the French space agency do it – and why?

Radio France Internationale · Oct 15, 2023

‘Enough is enough’: US looted treasures unit faces accusations over credit

Exclusive: archaeologist Christos Tsirogiannis accuses Manhattan DA’s office of abusing intellectual property

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023

Stargazing in March: Leo’s leading light

The month begins with the brilliant planets Venus and Jupiter up close and personal in the west as the sky grows dark, writes Nigel Henbest

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023