For the third consecutive year, the Royal Observatory of Greenwich (United Kingdom) has organized the contest "Astronomical Photographer of the Year". These are the winning and finalist images of the 2011 edition.
The portrait of a small insect has won first place in the latest edition of the Nikon Small World international photomicrography competition. Its author, Igor Siwanowicz, from the Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology,
What does the earth look like from space? In this photo gallery we rescue some of the most impressive images taken from the satellites of the European Space Agency.
By observing the Eagle Nebula with different telescopes, including the Herschel and XMM-Newton space telescopes, at all wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum, astronomers begin to understand the complex
The first discoverers of an extrasolar planet, Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz, have just been awarded the Frontiers of Knowledge award from the BBVA Foundation. We analyze in images the main historical milestones that h
The underwater photography contest held every year by the Rosenstiel School of Atmospheric and Marine Science in Miami, aimed at amateur photographers, already has winners in its 2012 edition. The photo taken &
The Mars Express probe of the European Space Agency shows some interesting geological formations on Mars that could indicate the presence of groundwater and, consequently, favorable conditions for life. You
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
