Go and get some red and blue 3D glasses and check out the Sun in 3D from STEREO mission, and Mars in 3D from Mars Express! It's amazing. There are Sun movies too!

ESA are looking to recruit some astronauts, with recruitment starting on the 19th May, for International Space Station missions. There are some requirements ( Read more... )

Here is the e-petition to the government to reverse the funding cuts to physics and astronomy. It would be great if you could sign it and spread the word.

The government body The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, is in charge of giving the STFC money. If you want to write to the government regarding the STFC funding shortfall, the Minister for Science is MP Ian Pearson, whose contact details can be found on his website. You could also email the DIUS directly - their contact ( Read more... )

Due to the Science & Technology Funding Councils budget blunder, physics and astronomy in the UK is in a spot of bother ( Read more... )

A possibly Earth-like planet has been discovered in a (relatively) nearby star! Exciting times indeed.