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World's most powerful telescope takes us to the edge of a black hole

On a desert mountain in Chile, a mega telescope is peering over the event horizon of a black hole – the aim is to test Einstein's theories to the limit

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Space

Distant space rock Ultima Thule looks like a spinning bowling pin

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NASA probe will hurtle past the most distant object we’ve ever visited

Space

NASA probe will hurtle past the most distant object we’ve ever visited

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Geraint Lewis: What is the fate of our universe?

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Geraint Lewis: What is the fate of our universe?

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Space

The world's great nations are revisiting the moon. But where's Europe?

Culture

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Space

2019 Preview: We will see the first ever picture of a black hole

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Life

Quiz of the year: Test your knowledge of 2018’s science stories

Regulars

Virgin Galactic claims its first successful flight to edge of space

Space

Virgin Galactic claims its first successful flight to edge of space

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Space

First close-up look shows asteroid Bennu is a holey watery world

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Niamh Shaw: Simulating life on Mars

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Niamh Shaw: Simulating life on Mars

Hear how engineer and performer Niamh Shaw lived through a simulated mission to the Red Planet

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Video

Chamkaur Ghag: The hunt for dark matter

Video

Space

Astronauts launch in Soyuz rocket for first time since botched takeoff

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Space

NASA spacecraft OSIRIS-REx set to start mission at asteroid Bennu

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Space

Super-Earth spotted hiding in plain sight around neighbouring star

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