Newly discovered dwarf planet has abnormally wide orbit around our Sun
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 12 July 2016The Canada-France-Hawaii telescope has discovered a new ice covered dwarf planet in our solar system. It also has an uncharacteristically large orbit around our Sun. FULL STORY >
Edinburgh Medal to be awarded to a South African, Kevin Govender
By Staff Writer 8 February 2016The 2016 Edinburgh Medal will be jointly awarded to Kevin Govender from the Cape Town-based Office of Astronomy for Development and the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on Wednesday 30 March at the 2016 Edinburgh... FULL STORY >
Missed the solar eclipse? Now you can catch up
By Ryan Noik 25 March 2015Two pieces of footage of last week's solar eclipse have emerged that space-geeks can consider a must watch. FULL STORY >
Glossary of the Galaxies
By Staff Writer 13 March 2014If talk about black holes, white dwarfs and red giants has your head spinning faster than a pulsar, fear not. We’ll help you find your way around the stars. FULL STORY >
Sci News September
By Linda Pretorius 9 September 2009We recap some of the latest science discoveries over the last month including how engineering started in southern Africa, how wind speed can tell time and why geckos are such great climbers. FULL STORY >
Sci News August
By Thomas McKinnon 5 August 2009We recap some of the latest science discoveries over the last month including how we master activities, understanding the life of stars and how cats control humans. FULL STORY >
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