30 September 2026 marks the start of a new year on Mars. At exactly 10:16 CEST/08:16 UTC on Earth, the Red Planet begins a new orbit around our Sun.

Scientific detective work corrected the date of an early disruption in telegraph service, solidifying the links between solar weather and technological disturbances.

Correcting a long-cited historical case reshapes understanding of humanity's earliest encounters with space weather affecting technology.

A 178-year-old mystery surrounding one of the earliest recorded examples of space weather affecting technology has been solved by an international team led by Lancaster University.

Although the famous Carrington Event of 1859 is often described as the first major space weather event to affect technology, earlier incidents did occur. Historical records show that telegraph systems were disrupted by geomagnetic storms as early as the late 1840s.

A reported 1841 train delay in England attributed to geomagnetic disturbance is inconsistent with the opening date of the railway affected The integration of contemporary observations and archiva...

A 178-year-old mystery surrounding one of the earliest recorded examples of space weather affecting technology has been solved by an international team led by Lancaster University.

Burnham said "there is no way that we can see its demise, and it won't happen under my Government".

Join us for our Astronomy Festival in Herstmonceux, East Sussex. There will be camping, guest speakers, exhibitors and plenty of stargazing!

When I was asked to lead the new Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, there was one question I needed an answer to straight away: ‘Will I get to meet Brian Cox?’ Well, this week, ...

When I was asked to lead the new Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, there was one question I needed an answer to straight away: ‘Will I get to meet Brian Cox?’ Well, this week, ...

The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) welcomes an upcoming debate at the Houses of Parliament about cuts impacting astronomy and encourages all Fellows to contact the...

After the Government announced plans to break up the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and distribute its responsibilities amongst other departments, MPs have written to three S...

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The threatened closure of the world-famous radio telescope is symptomatic of a drive against learning and inquiry that is making us sicker as a society

Editorial: Funders have picked a damaging fight with scientists and the public. They should reconsider their plans

The camera that checked JWST’s clock is losing its funding.

Science and Technology Facilities Council announces nine projects “not prioritised for further funding”