Nasa finds 'building blocks for life' in Mars lakebed
Nasa says the findings are a 'good sign' extraterrestrial life could still exist.
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Nasa to announce exciting Mars discover this week
It is possible the new "science results" from the rover could relate to Martian life.
Think days are short now? They once lasted just 18 hours
Around 1.4 billion years ago, a day on Earth lasted just 18 hours, scientists say.
Stellar discovery could prompt a rethink on the universe
NZ astrophysicist in discovery that could change what we understand about the universe.
Unlocking mysteries of the universe
Flying telescope to study Milky Way centre and Saturn's moon, Titan
Nasa's probe discovers dunes on Pluto
Nasa's New Horizons probe gave us the best look at Pluto yet.
Ice exploration could help put man on Mars
Scientific forays into Antarctica are helping to expand research on planets like Mars.
Weird space rock evidence of Planet Nine
'Dwarf planet' found tossed into an eccentric orbit far beyond Neptune.
Weird Science: Black hole's sun sized appetite
Think your kids are big eaters? Check out what this monster black hole can wolf down.
Mysterious 'force' hints at alien life
Group of scientists studying dark energy believe alien life may exist in other universes.
Brian Cox: Why anti-science is a threat to our democracy
The famous thinker discusses black holes - those in space, and those in cyber-space.
Giant cinema will leave you moonstruck
Get ready to unleash your inner werewolf and see the moon on screen as never before.
Fresh hopes of finding life in space after water plumes discovered on Jupiter's moon
Nasa finds giant jets of water, boosting chances of finding life on Jupiter's moon.
SpaceX's new rocket tech raises alarms for Nasa
Nasa advisers say SpaceX fuel plan could put lives at risk.
How Jeff Bezos plans to burn through his billions
He is the richest man in the world - and he has big plans to blow the lot.
World's first space travel agent launches
Budding astronauts can register their interest online before space holidays are available.
Q&A: NZ's role in the world's biggest science project
NZ will now be an "associate member" in the global SKA project. What does that mean?
From Nasa to Alexandra - scientist returns to lead Kiwi space research
Kiwi Delwyn Moller returning home to use discoveries from space to help life in NZ
NASA's only moon rover just got cancelled
Decision was made despite Trump directing space agency to focus on a return to the moon.
Rocket Lab founder blasts lack of NZ venture capital
Peter Beck says New Zealand should be celebrating firms that go global.
NASA spacecraft heading off on a head count
Calling all planets that orbit around bright, nearby stars.
Boeing boss challenges Musk in a race to Mars
Dennis Muilenburg claims he will even bring billionaire's Tesla Roadster back from space.
Launching (cautiously) into space
Commercial providers draw nearer to taking tourists to Space, is it wise to sign up yet?
End of days: Conspiracy theorists say Rapture coming
Arrival of 'Death Planet' sparks fears of end of the world among believers.
Astronaut recounts moment crew member almost died during a space walk
Nasa astronaut shared stories about life as an astronaut to Dunedin school pupils.
Why this hotel will cost a million a night
The platform would orbit 320km above Earth, offering guests 384 sunrises and sunsets.
NASA's mission to bring supersonic jets back from the dead
Nasa is looking to help fill the gap left by the Concorde.
Mars technology used to improve truck safety
Space technology could be fitted in Whangarei trucks in the next year.
Would you pay $1 million a night to stay in space hotel?
Houston-based Orion Span hopes to launch the "first luxury hotel in space" by late 2021.
Could robots help us find aliens?
If we can't find other life in the universe, machines may be able to do it for us.
A holiday destination that is out of this world
It will be a destination that is not just off the beaten track - it will be off any track.
Centre of the Milky Way teeming with black holes
Centre of Milky Way described as Times Square for strange super gravity objects.
The hellish planet that may hold life
On the surface, the second planet from our sun should be uninhabitable.
Near 'amazing coincidence' of Chinese space station crash
Not far from New Zealand lies the world's "spacecraft cemetery" known as Point Nemo.