Weve long fantasised about the possibility of life on other planets. But it was only in 1995 that we found the first planet outside our solar system. These exoplanets are hard to find. Of course they are, theyre relatively tiny. And so far theyve mainly been detected indirectly, either by the incredibly slight dimming of a stars light as a planet moves in front of it, or by the wobble of the star caused by something orbiting it. In the last 20 years weve detected about 2000 exoplanets, but we havent actually seen many at all. This is why. Well, the planets are very, very faint compared to a star and theyre very close to a star. The kind of planets where we might find life, an Earth Like Planet Orbiting A Star would be 10 billion times fainter than a star. But if you can see the planets, you can start to look for evidence of life on their surfaces. What you need is something to block out the light of a star. What you need is a star shade. Due to go into space in the middle of the next d
In sport more pressure on Arsene Wenger, as arsenal are humiliated in the Champions League. They are thrashed 5 1 by Bayern Munich in the last 16, 10 2 on aggregate. The last of the dambusters. We return to germany with the only surviving member of the air crews that carried out one of the Second World Wars most daring raids. And carol has the weather. Thank you, good morning. The weather has a 3 way split across the country. Windy conditions and showers in the north, dry and bright in the central swathes of the uk and in the central swathes of the uk and in the south, mild, cloudy and damp. I will have more details about 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story an upbeat assessment of the economy, but a warning that more austerity lies ahead they are expected to be the key messages when the chancellor, Philip Hammond, delivers first budget later today. He will stress that the government wont shirk difficult decisions to deal with the deficit. But he is expected to find extra mo
Vice travel ban from taking effect and then came the white budget and then came the white house budget which laid out his priorities for the year ahead and what is on the Chopping Block and to top it off, the Senate Intelligence Committee Said ina the Senate Intelligence Committee Said in a statement there was no indication that trump towers was the of surveillance of the subject of surveillance of the current president has claimed. Our North American editor followed it all for us. Saint patricks day is 3 i celebrated, but all water does not seem to be enjoying the luck as the of the irish. Last night, the president gave an interview in which he stood by the claim. Wiretap covers a lot of things. I think you will find some interesting items to the forefront over the coming to the forefront over the next fortnight. Today, the Senate Intelligence committee flatly contradicted him. Based on the Information Available to us, we see no indication that trump tower was the subject of surveilla
Getting tired of stirfry. Other highlights included ajames cord den take that karaoke. And a special appearance from mrs brown. I love your blogs. There were musical performances. Love can change the world in a moment. As well as appeal films with celebrities visiting some of the places where the money raised can makea the places where the money raised can make a huge difference. And now look at him, he is almost unrecognisable. And that is thanks to you. Lets ta ke lets take a look at the weather now. Hello, lots more Spring Sunshine to come through the rest of the day today, with High Pressure firmly in charge. That high continuing to bring some gusty winds, up to 30 mph. Thatll knock the edge of the temperatures. Inland, a warm one with tempters reaching 19 in west wales. That will make it the warmest day of the year so make it the warmest day of the year so far. 0vernight, High Pressure still in charge. The wind keeps the frost at bay in south, but with lighter winds across the hea
Getting tired of stirfry. Other highlights included ajames cord den take that karaoke. And a special appearance from mrs brown. I love your blogs. There were musical performances. Love can change the world in a moment. As well as appeal films with celebrities visiting some of the places where the money raised can makea the places where the money raised can make a huge difference. And now look at him, he is almost unrecognisable. And that is thanks to you. Lets ta ke lets take a look at the weather now. Hello, lots more Spring Sunshine to come through the rest of the day today, with High Pressure firmly in charge. That high continuing to bring some gusty winds, up to 30 mph. Thatll knock the edge of the temperatures. Inland, a warm one with tempters reaching 19 in west wales. That will make it the warmest day of the year so make it the warmest day of the year so far. 0vernight, High Pressure still in charge. The wind keeps the frost at bay in south, but with lighter winds across the hea