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Studying newly detected planets to learn more about Earth’s evolution

An international collaboration led by NASA is examining newly discovered planets in order to learn more about how the Earth and our solar system advanced throughout their ‘teenage’ years.  

Understanding the phenomenon of Jupiter’s X-ray aurora 

A group of scientists led by University College London and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have resolved the mystery of how Jupiter’s aurora generates X-ray bursts every few minutes. 

Winchcombe meteorite investigation may reveal origins of life on Earth

A novel study of the rare Winchcombe meteorite may potentially enable scientists to answer how life on Earth came into existence.

Unusually massive black hole population discovered in Palomar 5 cluster

An international group of scientists have identified that the Palomar 5 star cluster hosts an abnormally massive black hole population.

Caroline Herschel Medal announced to celebrate female astrophysicists

The UK government has revealed the Caroline Herschel Medal, which will be awarded for exceptional research by female astrophysicists.

Study finds conditions for life present on Jupiter but not on Venus

Groundbreaking research conducted by scientists at Queen's University Belfast indicates that Jupiter’s clouds hold the correct conditions to host life.

Mysteries of the Universe: What is it made of and where does it come from

Dr Katy Clough discusses how her STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship will enable her to investigate the biggest mysteries of the Universe.

Study on the cosmic dawn deciphers origins of the universe

New UK-led research into the cosmic dawn has revealed that it took place 250 million to 350 million years after the big bang.

Uncovering information about exoplanets with nightside radio

Astronomers have conducted a novel study to discover information about exoplanets, analysing their once overlooked nightside radio signals.

Using a gravitational wave detector to locate primordial black holes

Researchers at Université libre de Bruxelle have developed a novel gravitational wave detector to find primordial black holes.

Hubble Space Telescope validates lack of dark matter in DF2 Galaxy

Astrophysicists have corroborated that the ultra-diffuse galaxy - NGC1052-DF2 (DF2) – is deficient in dark matter – a cosmic enigma.

Observing a gigantic blinking star near the centre of the Milky Way

Astronomers have observed a huge 'blinking' star near the centre of the Milky Way, more than 25,000 light-years away.

Finding astronomical bodies needed for the beginning of life on Earth

Researchers at Kobe University have conducted research that will allow for an increased number of astronomical bodies to be considered as candidates for the source of the water and organic substances necessary for the beginning of life on Earth.

Gravitational waves research and understanding the Universe

EGO’s and VIRGO’s role in pushing the frontiers of science, how that is achieved, and the importance of collaboration and co-operation in the field of the experimental and theoretical gravitational waves.

Dark Energy Survey gives accurate insight to the Universe’s evolution

The Dark Energy Survey uses observations of 226 million galaxies to gain the most precise insight to the Universe’s composition and evolution.

Phenomena at the heart of the Milky Way revealed

A new study has unveiled ferocious phenomena at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy, potentially providing details of our galaxy’s evolution.

CU Aerospace: reducing space debris with micropropulsion systems

CU Aerospace is working to reduce dangerous space debris with the development of its responsible space micropropulsion systems. Spun out of the University of Illinois...

Research reveals the first very events of the Big Bang

A study has potentially provided fresh insights on the inception of the Big Bang, explaining how everything we know came into existence.

Furthering our understanding of the origins of cosmic rays

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have developed a simulation model to improve our understanding of the origins of cosmic rays.

UGC 10738 investigation reveals mysterious origins of the Milky Way

Scientists have revealed the origins of the Milky Way, indicating that our home galaxy evolved gradually instead of in a violent collision.

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