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Puffy planets are developing into super Earths as they lose atmospheres

Space
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...

Warped protoplanetary discs disrupt planet formation in young solar systems

Space
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...

Quantum technology utilised in project on the International Space Station

Quantum
The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) will work collaboratively with several other universities to develop a laser system for the BECCAL experiment, to study...

Uncovering the mystery location of massive stars

Space
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

Space
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

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

A simulated geological exploration mission controlled robots from space

Space
Research from the European Space Agency has revealed for the first time that it is possible for an operator in orbit to feel the...

Astronomers question whether dying stars can still cause planet formation

Space
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...

Oxygen levels on Earth reveals information about life on other planets

Research & Discovery
A research team from McGill University has discovered that a deeper understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere could aid in identifying life on other planets. Scientists...

WASP-189b: an exoplanet with a unique atmosphere

Space
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...

Satellite power utilising laser beaming

Technology
Researchers from Surrey University in collaboration with Space Power are revolutionising satellite power using laser beaming. The University of Surrey and Space Power are tackling...

Scientists uncover a solar storm whilst investigating ancient ice

Space
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

Space
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

Space
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...

Hubble discovers black hole igniting star formation in a dwarf galaxy

Space
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...

Novel method utilises spacecraft solar panels to achieve preferred Mars orbit 

Space
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed an innovative automatic control technique that uses spacecraft solar panels to reach desired Mars orbit.  A satellite on a mission to Mars targets a low-altitude...

Getting one step closer to finding Earth-like planets

Space
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

Space
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

Special Reports
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 

Space
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,...
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