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The European Space Agency and NASA have both developed probes to deflect asteroids from their trajectories.

An obsolete communication pylon in the middle of the Belgian countryside. Why is it worth its weight in gold?

French journalist Xavier de La Porte looks at how translation tools work and how they could change language.

Many think that sport is a deeply human endeavour. But what happens when big data gets involved? 

Nanoparticles have become a favourite topic for conspiracy theorists. But why?

Nowadays it seems normal to rate a hairdresser, an Uber driver, or a hotel room. We take a closer look at online rating.

After a four-year delay, the ESA hopes Ariane 6, which represents an enormous technical challenge, will take off without a hitch.

In only one year of operation, the James Webb Space Telescope has revolutionised the way the universe is observed.

The European probe Euclid took off successfully on 1 July 2023. Its objective is ambitious: to attempt to solve the enigma of dark matter and above all dark energy, which make up 95% of the universe.

Sophie, Pablo, Rosemary, Raphaël, and Marco are the ESA astronauts appointed through a lengthy selection process.