The Astronomer Royal, Lord Martin Rees, gives his verdict on the long-term future of space exploration.
`Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi, a celebrated medieval Persian astronomer from the 10th century, is a key figure in the history of astronomy. He is famed for his great star catalogue, and for making the earliest known reference to a galaxy other than the Milky Way.
Roger Highfield, Science Director, discusses the extraordinary idea that our universe is but a speck in a vast sea of universes with the Astronomer Royal, Lord Martin Rees.
Assistant Curator Heather Bennett introduces us to the James Webb Space Telescope, launching today.
Chloë Abley describes the launch of the Science Museum’s latest exhibition, Ancient Greeks: Science and Wisdom.
A remarkable engine, designed to help slow down a spacecraft, recently went on display. We asked space curator Doug Millard to explain more.
To celebrate International Astronomy Day, Assistant Curator Matthew Howles takes an in-depth look at the most iconic of astronomical instruments: the telescope.
To celebrate the anniversary of King George III’s coronation, Assistant Curator Matthew Howles explores a crowning achievement in the history of scientific instrument-making: George III’s very own mural arc.
Amy Davy explores the life and work of Cecilia Payne, a remarkable scientist who changed our understanding of the Sun.
We discover four people whose work has shaped our understanding of and ongoing fascination with our nearest star.
Guest author Chris Warrick discusses the developments in Nuclear Fusion research, and how we’re closer to creating clean energy than ever before thanks to devices called tokamaks.
Lead curator of our recent exhibition The Sun: Living With Our Star, Dr Harry Cliff, marks the first perihelion of NASA’s Parker Solar Probe – its record-breaking approach to the Sun.