Astronomy
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Best places for stargazing in the UK
The Week Recommends Explore the wonders of the cosmos from these dark-sky locations across Britain
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Heliocentrism explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
In Depth The discovery that Earth revolves around the Sun laid the foundations for modern physics
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Antimatter isn't immune to gravity, landmark experiment confirms
Speed Read Antimatter is the mysterious evil twin of matter, but new research proves they do have something fundamental in common
By Peter Weber Published
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K2-18b: the exoplanet that could have signs of life
The Explainer Scientists may have discovered evidence of farts from alien marine creatures 120 light years away
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year offers vibrant look at universe
In Pictures Shortlisted entries for annual competition are out of this world
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Betelgeuse: why star is behaving oddly and what would happen if it exploded
feature Dimming and then brightening has led to speculation about whether its demise in the form of an explosion is imminent
By The Week Staff Published
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The Week Unwrapped podcast: Jared’s mission, puberty and a telescopic loss
The Week Recommends What is Jared Kushner up to? How will a new court ruling affect young trans people? And why was a great telescope left to rot?
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Pet parrot saves man from house fire
Speed Read And other stories from the stranger side of life
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Life on Venus? What we know so far
In Depth Astronomers announce ‘mind-boggling’ discovery of ‘biosignature’ gas phosphine in clouds above the planet
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Solar Orbiter: a look ahead at ‘golden decade’ for physics
In Depth European Space Agency mission to study Sun’s polar regions launches in Florida
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2019 - gallery
The Week Recommends Lunar winner Laszlo Francsics lands £10,000 prize
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K2-18 b: distant planet is the ‘best candidate for life’
In Depth Scientists discover water vapour on ‘potentially habitable’ exoplanet
By Gabriel Power Published
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What is the God of Chaos asteroid?
In Depth Nasa investigating impact scenarios for massive space rock set to pass ten times closer to Earth than our moon
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How and when will the Sun die?
In Depth Climate change is a very real threat but a more certain end lies in store for humanity
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