Sophie Allan from the National Space Centre takes a look at this question for us
Deep Space
Deep Space
Solar System
What keeps Saturn’s rings in place?
We find out how Saturn is able to hold onto its stunning rings
Space Exploration
What would happen if an astronaut took off their helmet in space?
Hint: it’s not good news
Deep Space
Dark matter likely to be cold rather than ‘fuzzy’, suggests new study
An international team of cosmologists have used data from the intergalactic medium – the vast, largely empty space between galaxies – to narrow down what dark matter could be
News
Massive holes ‘punched’ in star trail likely caused by dark matter
The discovery of two massive holes in a stream of stars could help answer questions about the nature of the elusive material
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Hunt for dark matter expands thanks to NASA space telescope
Using six or more years of data from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, the search for the elusive material has been broadened with some novel approaches
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New meteor shower prompts watch for “potentially hazardous comet”
A new network of video surveillance cameras in New Zealand detected a surprise meteor shower on New Year’s Eve
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Spacecraft finds Saturn ring to be unlike the others
NASA’s Cassini has found out something odd about the planet’s A ring
Solar System
What colour are comets when they are not near the Sun?
Do comets look as vibrant when they’re not getting a helping hand from the Sun?
Deep Space
Where did the antimatter go?
It’s a mystery that experts are still trying to solve
Astronomy
How does MAGIC work?
Take a look at how the unusual telescopes that comprise MAGIC work