Stunning image of twisting gas and dust 520 light-years away from Earth may be the first direct evidence of new planet coming to existence ESO napped stunning images of dust and gas twirling in the constellation Auriga The formation sits 520 light-years from Earth and may be the birth of planet Baby planets ‘kick’ the … Read more
Stunning locations captured by the finalists of the 2020 Landscape Photography Competition showcase the Earth’s beauty in a unique series of images. In Eric Melzer’s other-worldly ‘Solar Storm’, water ripples in eerily perfect formation around the Ivanpah Solar Station in California. John Kimwell Laluma’s incredible ‘Density’ captures the courtyard of a Macau apartment building from … Read more
Astronomers detect an ‘incredibly rare’ Earth-like planet orbiting a star one-tenth the size of our sun 25,000 light-years away The star was spotted in the Galactic Bulge at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy The rocky world’s mass is somewhere between the mass of Earth and Neptune It is so far away that scientists … Read more
A planet with 10 times the mass of Earth located beyond Pluto is the Holy Grail among many astronomers, but new developments suggest the elusive Planet Nine may be nothing more than a mirage. Researchers propose that the mysterious planet is ‘collective gravity’, which is a sprawling disk of icy debris that consists of millions … Read more
Poultry club charity boss sparks fury after claiming in newsletter that coronavirus is ‘nature’s way of cleansing the planet’ Louise Carpenter made the comments in a newsletter sent out to members Carpenter says she was ‘trying to find reasoning’ for the coronavirus pandemic Trustees have ‘apologised unreservedly’ to anyone offended by the comments Here’s how … Read more
Almost three quarters of Britons think coronavirus social distancing measures have had a positive impact on the planet, a study found. The study of 2,000 adults also found that two in five people are planning to live more eco-friendly lives when lockdown restrictions are lifted. After weeks of limited driving, as many as 20 per … Read more
Escape a sinking car, burglar-proof a hotel room and land a falling jet: Fascinating new Lonely Planet infographic book reveals how to do EVERYTHING Lonely Planet’s Bigger Book of Everything ‘prepares you for any surprising situation you may find yourself in’ The visual guide, by Nigel Holmes, includes handy how-to infographics that are in ‘bitesize … Read more
The first planet to be discovered outside our solar system was never a planet and may be a giant dust cloud created by the collision of two icy asteroids, a study finds. Astronomers spotted what was thought to be a Saturn like planet lying 25 light years from Earth in the star system Fomalhaut 12 … Read more
Timing is everything – especially when it comes to travel. After all, turning up to see animals migrate when they’ve all left or visiting a fascinating desert city when it’s 45C is no fun at all. Luckily, help is at hand from the adventure experts at Lonely Planet, who have produced a ‘where to go … Read more
A fascinating new photo book reveals the ultimate places for spotting your favourite animals. The A To Z of Watching Wildlife, published by Lonely Planet, was written by acclaimed British biologists Amy-Jane Beer and Mark Carwardine and in total, 300 ‘exciting and unusual creatures’ are featured. The experts provide details around each critter and reveal some … Read more