Mars
A bird’s-eye view: Orbital, by Samantha Harvey, reviewed
Six astronauts at the International Space Station observe the ravages on Mother Earth, but remain hopeful that mankind will find another parent planet
Two hours of kitsch tomfoolery: Amélie at the Criterion reviewed
The latest movie to turn into a musical is Amélie, from 2001, about a Parisian do-gooder or ‘godmother of the…
Life on Earth is too tame for eccentric American billionaires
For many of us, Elon Musk is a hard man to like. He’s the richest man in the world (or…
When will man make it to Mars?
Mars missions When will there be a manned Mars mission? — As early as 1962, Nasa studied the practicalities of…
The images from the Apollo missions will reduce you to tears
Mark Mason on the images that make grown men cry
