Latest articles by David Rothery
The Drake equation for alien intelligence is more important than ever
In 1961, the US astrophysicist Frank Drake, who passed away on Sept. 2 at the age of 92, came up with an equation to estimate the number of intelligent civilizations in the Milky Way right now.
A 'doorway' on Mars? How we see things in space that aren't there.
A geologist explains what the "doorway" on Mars really is and why it's so tempting to see recognizable shapes on other worlds.
Moon-crashing SpaceX rocket will create new crater – here's what we should worry about
It’s not often that the sudden appearance of a new impact crater on the Moon can be predicted, but it’s going to happen on March 4, when a derelict SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will crash into it.
Asteroid sharing Earth's orbit discovered — could it help future space missions?
Could we mine Earth's newly discovered companion?
First close-up pictures of Mercury from BepiColombo hint at answers to the planet's secrets
The BepiColombo spacecraft – a joint project by the European and Japanese space agencies – swung by its destination planet Mercury in the early hours of Oct. 2.
The five most impressive geological structures in the solar system
When we talk about amazing geological features, we often limit ourselves to those on Earth.
Mars: Mounting evidence for subglacial lakes, but could they really host life?
The best place for life on Mars might be more than a kilometre below its surface!
From Volcanoes on Mars to Scarps on Mercury — How Places on Other Worlds Get Their Names
The IAU's achievements during its first few decades include resolving contradictory sets of names given to features on the Moon and Mars by rival astronomers during the previous few centuries.
