The mystery of solar maximum

From strange lights in the sky to rocks that spontaneously glide across the ground, the mysteries scientists are trying to finally crack

The worst time to look at the Moon is when it’s full, right? Not necessarily. It’s true that at full Moon, sunlight hits the surface head-on, flattening the appearance of its rugged landscape of deep

chold more water, so as the temperature climbs, the atmosphere acts like a sponge, sucking even more moisture out of vegetation and soils. This means that when the rain does eventually fall, it’s much

There may be few things that UK prime minister Keir Starmer and US president Donald Trump agree upon, but one of them is the benefits of nuclear power. The centrepiece of Trump’s recent state visit to

Autumn is a brilliant time to get outdoors, connect with nature and boost your sense of wellbeing. Tune into meditative forest-bathing, wild swim in the sea and raise your eyes to the mystery of star-studded skies. Or simply walk, reflect and get creative, says Kerry Fowler

From colliding galaxies to supermassive black holes, we take a look at some of the strangest sights in the universe