Astronomers have observed two strange phenomena near the heart of our galaxy where existing explanations run into trouble. A ...

Scientists have transformed light into a supersolid for the first time, unlocking new possibilities in quantum physics, ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has transformed how scientists study the universe. With its unmatched ability to detect ...

If you get up with the roosters, you may have recently seen a rare sight in the sky for the Central Virginia area: a sun pillar.

The dinoflagellate Noctiluca scintillans, also known as sea sparkle, is responsible for the blue-green glow that can be seen ...

Light was long considered to be a wave, exhibiting the phenomenon of interference in which ripples like those in water waves ...

As the spring equinox approaches, northern lights hunters will scour the skies for breathtaking displays of color.

Now is the perfect time to see the night sky phenomenon, with the moon waning in its last quarter and the sun in a ‘solar ...

The Northern Lights could make a return to UK skies this week, according to the Met Office. The spectacular lights, also ...