Tag: Astrophysics
Cosmic water cloud uncovers the temperature of the early Universe
Using the NOEMA radio telescope array and a cosmic water cloud, researchers have revealed the temperature of the early Universe.
An international collaboration of researchers...
Scientists work to end satellite constellation interference
A research team has established a new International Astronomical Union Centre to protect the dark sky from satellite constellation interference.
What issues are caused by...
Puffy planets are developing into super Earths as they lose atmospheres
Astronomers have identified two different cases of ‘mini-Neptune’ planets that are losing their puffy atmospheres and potentially transforming into 'super Earths.'
What are ‘mini-Neptune’ planets...
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...
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...
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...
Study sheds light on Sagittarius A*, a black hole at the Milky Way’s centre
An international team of researchers has found that the black hole at the centre of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*, not only flares irregularly from...
Cutting-edge model reveals our solar system formed from rings
Scientists SwRI have developed a groundbreaking model that has potentially unveiled the formation of our solar system.
Supernovae and life on Earth are seemingly connected
Researchers discover a remarkable link between the number of nearby exploding stars, called supernovae, and life on Earth.
New evidence demonstrates a close connection between...
Liquid metal experiment provides insight into the Sun’s corona
Scientists were able to create a liquid metal experiment to uncover the mystery regarding the high temperatures reached by the Sun’s corona.
The Sun’s corona
At...
Machine-learning algorithm revolutionises the classification of galaxies
Astronomers have devised an innovative machine-learning algorithm that can effectively classify tens of thousands of galaxies in mere seconds.
Astronomers discover the fastest optical flash of a Type Ia supernova
A team of astronomers at Kavli IPMU capture the fastest optical flash emitted from a new-born supernova to discover how Type Ia supernova explosions...
Study suggests that the Sun is a source of the Earth’s water supply
Curtin University researchers have conducted research to determine the origins of the Earth’s water, discovering that the Sun could be an unaccounted source.
An international...
Astro-PAHs from space missions to laboratory astrophysics
Dr Christine Joblin, from CNRS/Université Paul Sabatier- Toulouse 3, discusses the topic of astro-PAHs, illustrating the potential of laboratory astrophysics to analyse the observations...
Expanding our knowledge by studying electromagnetic radiation
Tetyana Galatyuk asks what can we learn from electromagnetic radiation about the state of visible matter under extreme conditions?