All news by author: Nilima Marshall

Astronomers believe liquid water formed on Mimas, which is Saturn's smallest and innermost moon, somewhere between five to 15 million years ago, making it much younger than Earth's oceans

The UK is 'on the cusp' of establishing Europe's first small satellite orbital launch capability, the Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee said - but 'disjointed' planning is holding it back

Scientists in Switzerland have created a 'wireless digital bridge' that is able to restore the connection lost between the brain and the spinal cord, thanks to which Gert-Jan Oskam can walk again

Meteor showers, or shooting stars, are caused when pieces of debris, known as meteorites, enter Earth's atmosphere at speeds of around 43 miles per second, burning up and causing streaks of light