Lovers of the stars, sky and space have had the option to study astronomy on the curriculum since September 2017, when Pearson Edexcel launched the UK’s first (and currently only) GCSE in the subject.

A high-flying student has earned a top grade in an unusual GCSE subject. Grace Dickson, a pupil at Springwood High School, achieved a grade 9 in astronomy, becoming only the second student at the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When the biggest geomagnetic storm in 20 years hit Earth in May 2024 ...

Dive into the fascinating crossroads of astronomy and astrology — where science meets symbolism, and the sky tells two very different stories. From ancient civilizations charting the stars to ...

September promises a spectacular lineup of celestial events. The harvest moon will illuminate the night sky with its golden glow, a lunar eclipse will briefly darken the moon as it passes through ...

Using data from NASA’s retired InSight lander, two separate teams of researchers found evidence of a sluggish Martian mantle and a solid inner core. By Katrina Miller Three years ago, Martian dust ...

As demand for advanced training in astronomy surges, Carnegie Mellon University is launching a new Ph.D. designed to equip graduates with interdisciplinary skills for careers in academia, industry and ...

Renyu Hu, associate professor of astronomy and astrophysics, investigates the atmospheres, climates, and evolution of exoplanets, with the goal of identifying and characterizing potentially habitable ...