The mystery of solar maximum

Astronomers are now regularly detecting planets thousands of light years from Earth – but have we missed one in our own Solar System?

Earth’s orbit around the Sun is slightly elliptical, which means our distance from the Sun varies over the course of the year – and that brings effects that are fascinating to capture. The variation s

The past two years have provided areas of the UK, sometimes as far south as Cornwall, opportunities to enjoy the incredible show of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, a sight usually only experi

I read recently that scientists allegedly agree that there is no increase in extreme weather events and conditions. If that’s so, the journals I checked must not yet have got the memo. The German Helm

Topping up the batteries with solar power has never been easier, says Ali Wood, but how do you decide which type to buy?

As more farmers consider generating electricity from the sun, Michael Barker explores how this can be achieved with the needs of the environment and food production in mind