Galactic archaeologists find stars in the Milky Way came from another galaxy 12 billion years ago
The Milky Way contains a fossil record of galaxies it has absorbed.
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Marilyn Monroe at 100: Hollywood made her a myth – she spent her life resisting it
As we approach the centenary of Monroe’s birth, the image that endures in the public imagination has been largely stripped of voice and agency.
Soheila Sokhanvari’s painstaking miniatures memorialise the stolen lives of Iranian cultural icons
Sokhanvari’s work asks what remains after a life has been pushed out of history – and whether a portrait can resurrect a woman consigned to oblivion.
Galaxies in groups running out of gas
Galaxies located in groups may be running out of gas, according to a new international study led by Swinburne University…
Five reasons Warhammer 40,000 should be considered a great work of science fiction
While it is fair to say that Warhammer 40k has so far been underrepresented in science fiction circles, it seems the tide is finally starting to turn.
Venus: the trouble with sending people there
Some scientists are keen to send humans to Venus on a flyby.
Paris, Texas at 40: how Ry Cooder’s soul‑stirring soundtrack tells a tale of heartache and redemption
A master of slide guitar, Ry Cooder brings the film to life with an atmospheric soundtrack that speaks profoundly to the imagery and story.
Leader debates 2015: don’t hold your breath for a repeat of 2010
There is now serious doubt as to whether the campaign for the 2015 general election will witness the kind of leader debate that dominated the 2010 contest. Prime minister David Cameron is reluctant to…
Exoplanets: how we used chemistry to identify the worlds most likely to host life
Life could have evolved on exoplanets Kepler-452b and Kepler-62e, according to a new study.
Tatahouine: ‘Star Wars meteorite’ sheds light on the early Solar System
George Lucas named Luke Skywalker’s home planet after a Tunisian town and meteorite.
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