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Nature reporter Davide Castelvecchi reflects on covering the fast-moving field of astronomy honoured by the Nobel physics award.

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Data access, or the availability of new and archival data for use by other scientists and the public, is key to scientific advancement. How data is presented, searched, and formatted determines ...

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The astonishing diversity of the cosmos is on display in the 2026 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, organised by the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. From our own solar system to ...

November 2026 examEven after finishing your study for the Astronomy and Space Test Grade 4, do you ever get confused by similar knowledge, such as the phases of the moon and lunar age, satellites and ...

India won four gold and one silver medal at the 19th IOAA in Hanoi, with all five team members securing podium finishes.

November 2026 examEven after finishing your study for the Astronomy and Space Test Level 3, do you ever get confused by similar information, such as the correspondence between days of the week and ...