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Hell on Earth

6 December 2003

Every living thing has long since starved to death and the rock beneath your feet is starting to melt. Hazel Muir transports you billions of years into the future

Blink and we're gone

22 November 2003

From here to eternity

22 November 2003

Taking a trip from Earth to the edge of space and time? Astronomers have created an extraordinary new map showing just what you'll find. Valerie Jamieson is your cosmic tour guide

Look of life…

11 July 2003

Our search for Earth-like planets has so far failed to take one detail into account – they might look nothing like Earth. The next generation of planet hunters will need a whole new set of tools to track them down, says Betsy Mason

Ancient planet discovery challenges planet-formation ideas

11 July 2003

The planet, which is nearly three times older than any previously known, could also mean planets are much more common than thought

Earth's ancient heat wave gives a taste of things to come

7 December 2002

It's wet out there

20 September 2002

Signs of water found on distant planets

19 September 2002

If confirmed, the "astonishing" discovery will fuel speculation that the Galaxy is teeming with life

Planet formation caught in the act

19 June 2002

Astronomers have spotted planets forming around a young star – further work could improve understanding of Earth's creation

Keep your eyes peeled

9 March 2002

It won't be long before we can see other worlds