Increasing greenhouse gas emissions will reduce the atmosphere’s ability to burn up old space junk, MIT scientists report.

From space, scientists can track everything from sea levels or greenhouse gases to infectious bacteria or water stored underground.

Ideal for propelling tiny satellites, the lightweight devices could be produced on board a spacecraft and cost much less than traditional thrusters.

Most of Gaza’s olive trees, citrus trees and greenhouses have been destroyed.

Lightning can be used to probe Earth’s dynamic Van Allen radiation belts, directly connecting terrestrial weather and space weather.

Satellite-derived Earth observation data helps researchers unlock new insights into monitoring both environmental and human health.

Fire spotters used to watch with binoculars from forest towers. Now, technology can help forecast fire behavior, but human experience is still essential.

Their source could be the core of a dead star that’s teetering at the black hole’s edge, MIT astronomers report.

A rocket needs to overcome the force of gravity to leave Earth behind.

This year should see the first working prototype of a data centre designed for space.