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Warped protoplanetary discs disrupt planet formation in young solar systems

Scientists at the University of Warwick have discovered a phenomenon whereby planet formation is hindered in young solar systems by warped protoplanetary discs. In a...

Uncovering the mystery location of massive stars

Scientists from Georgia State University have discovered an explanation for the curious occurrence of massive stars situated far from their birthplace in the disk...

Electromagnetic ‘tug-of-war’ lights up Jupiter’s upper atmosphere

Researchers from the University of Leicester’s School of Physics and Astronomy, have for the first time, observed a complex ‘tug-of-war’ effect that lights up...

Norman Murray awarded Dannie Heineman Prize for astrophysical achievements

The Heineman Foundation, at the American Institute of Physics, and American Astronomical Society, announced Professor Norman Murray as the winner of the 2022 Dannie...

Astronomers question whether dying stars can still cause planet formation

Astronomers have discovered that stars, even when near death, can potentially still cause planet formation. Planets are typically not a lot older than the stars...

WASP-189b: an exoplanet with a unique atmosphere

A research team from Lund University succeeded in mapping the atmosphere of WASP-189b, an exoplanet located 322 lightyears from Earth. The exoplanet was first observed in...

Scientists uncover a solar storm whilst investigating ancient ice

A research team from Lund University found evidence of an extreme solar storm when analysing ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica. What have scientists determined...

Scientists reveal liquid water on Mars is likely a mirage

Scientists previously discovered what was believed to be liquid water under Mars’ ice-covered South Pole, however a new study has revealed it is most...

Solar Orbiter spacecraft crosses through the tail of a comet

The UK-built Solar Orbiter spacecraft has crossed through the tail of a comet for the second time in its mission so far. Developed by Airbus...

Scientists reveal the Earth’s mantle is impacted by the Sun and the Moon

A research team led by Anne M. Hofmeister, geophysicist in Arts and Sciences at Washington University, proposes that imbalanced forces and torques in the...

Scientists lead a worldwide search for dark matter

A team of researchers have utilised worldwide network optical magnetometers to gather comprehensive data on the search for dark matter. How did scientists recognise and...

Hubble discovers black hole igniting star formation in a dwarf galaxy

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a black hole in the centre of dwarf galaxy, Henize 2-10, that is integral to star formation. A black hole at the centre of...

Getting one step closer to finding Earth-like planets

A UK-backed mission searching for Earth-like planets has passed a critical milestone review, giving it the green light to continue with development. The UK Space...

How gas giants are formed

Researchers have developed computer simulations that can help to reveal the origin of how gas giants are formed. Gas giant planets, such as Jupiter, can...

DAG: Turkey’s 21st-century-grade international astronomical observatory

Researchers are preparing to search for extra-terrestrial planets with the aid of a groundbreaking international astronomical observatory in Turkey. In 2022, aided by adaptive optics,...

The fascinating role of iron in the interior of exoplanets 

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory  have analysed the interior of exoplanets, determining the key role of iron.  With the discovery of over 4,500 exoplanets,...

The DESI project creates 3D map of the cosmos

The Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) alongside the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) team have designed the most detailed 3D map of the cosmos...

Deploying a compact and fuel-efficient satellite engine into space

NTU Singapore startup – Aliena – has successfully deployed a compact and fuel-efficient satellite engine into space.  Scientists from Aliena, a tech spin-off from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, have...

Hot Jupiters reveal new insights into seasons on exoplanets

Observations of hot Jupiter exoplanets could advance our knowledge of seasons on planets outside our solar system as well as their planet origins and...

Unique globular clusters may hold answers to galaxy evolution  

A group of astronomers at the University of Arizona have discovered an unprecedented quantity of globular clusters, which could shed light on galaxy evolution.  Discovering...

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