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Searching for the sources of high energy cosmic rays

Professor Pierre Sokolsky of the Telescope Array Project speaks to The Innovation Platform about the significance of laboratory expansion in finding the source of...

Detecting the heartbeat of a supermassive black hole

Evidence from the first confirmed heartbeat of a supermassive black hole is still detectable, over ten years since its first discovery. After years of its...

Astronomers unlock the cosmic mystery of repeating fast radio bursts

A team of scientist from the Jodrell Bank Observatory have investigated one of the greatest mysteries known to astronomers, an object known as a...

Nova explosions are responsible for most of the lithium in our galaxy

A team of researchers, led by astrophysicists at Arizona State University (ASU), has determined that nova explosions are responsible for most of the lithium...

Astronomers detect quasi-periodic flickers from the centre of the Milky Way

A team of astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) discovered quasi-periodic flickers in millimetre-waves from the centre of the Milky Way, Sagittarius...

New model to determine the structure and composition of neutron stars

A team of researchers at the University of Birmingham have created a new model for understanding the structure and composition of neutron stars. The newly...

Public to help study the gravitational waves caused by black hole collision

The public are invited to help the scientific community understand gravitational waves produced by black holes collision. "As our gravitational wave detectors become more sensitive,...

Astronomers detect a pulsating rhythm among distant young stars

An international team of astronomers have detected a pulsating rhythm among distant young stars which will help scientists understand more about the Sun and...

Topological electromagnetic waves may be on the surface of plasmas

Whilst conducting theoretical research, physicists have found that electromagnetic waves of topological origin should be present on the surface of plasmas. Scientists have recently discovered...

New lab-based method of studying solar wind

University of Wisconsin-Madison physicists have created a new method of lab-based solar wind phenomena research to learn about their properties in other star systems. Gases...

Scientists find proof that galaxy merger creates jets of charged particles

A team of astrophysicists have reported the first definitive evidence of merging galaxies producing jets of charged particles, which can travel at nearly the...

The particle interactions that take place in the core of neutron stars

Scientists have made a revolutionary breakthrough surrounding the particle interactions that take place in the core of a neutron star. Using new results from precision...

The relationship between electron capture and star collapse

Scientists have found that, during the process of electron capture, the neon inside a massive star can consume so many electrons in the core...

Astrophysical challenges tackled at CEA: multiwavelength observations of the cosmos

Dr Anne Decourchelle of CEA Saclay outlines the intriguing science results from the CEA's astrophysics department based on multiwavelength observations. When it comes to the...

Searching for the axion particle in galaxy clusters

Astronomers have been able to disprove certain models within string theory, due to their inability to find axion particles using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. While...

A burst of gravitational waves hit Earth, but where did they come from?

According to astronomers, a burst of gravitational waves hit our planet and we still do not know where they came from or why. A mysterious...

Promoting space exploration for all

Jim Plaxco: ‘It seems clear that students would benefit from the injection of more space-themed subject matter into school curriculums’. The Chicago Society for Space...

Astrophysics and the European Space Agency

Frank Salzgeber, Head of Innovation and Ventures Office at ESA, explains how technology is allowing us to see further. As Head of Innovation and Ventures...

Let’s talk about Earth observations

Climate adaptation requires a broad and integrated approach: GEO is well positioned to deliver in this area due to its experience in gathering knowledge...

Researching planetary atmospheres

Scot Rafkin, program director in space science & engineering at Southwest Research Institute, talks about some of the latest development in planetary atmospheres research. Speaking...

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