Scientists find dark matter halo around ancient galaxy
MIT astrophysicists looked 163,000 light years from Earth, to find that a tiny, ancient galaxy has a dark matter halo - meaning that the very first galaxies in the universe were more immense than anyone imagined.
Horizon Europe reveals five main missions for new funding
The new Horizon Europe programme will pick up where Horizon 2020 left off, with five main missions - cancer, climate change, marine environment, smart cities and food security.
Scientists have calculated the mass range for Dark Matter for the first time
Researchers from the University of Sussex have calculated the mass range for Dark Matter for the first time and it is much tighter than thought.
European Commission approves second IPCEI on batteries
The European Commission has given the green light on the second Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) in the field of batteries.
Star formation science explained by discovery in new galaxy
The Atacama desert in Chile brings the world more new insights on star formation science, as revealed by researchers at the University of Bath.
Science explains the atmospheric mystery of the Sun
The hot outer later of our local star has an unusual chemical composition compared to the inner layers - now, scientists think they have an answer for the mystery of the Sun.
Mathematical sciences institutes receive funding boost
Three of the UK’s leading research institutes will receive funding to widen access to mathematical sciences and support training.
Scientists investigate planetary nebulae using Hubble Space Telescope
Images from the Hubble Space Telescope are giving astronomers the chance to further investigate planetary nebulae - like the striking Jewel Bug Nebula (NGC 7027).
Scientists analyse water from different planets to understand their secrets
Researchers are now looking at the crystalline solid form of water from different planets, to understand how planets, satellites and even comets evolved.
Researchers explain the science behind “hearing the dead”
According to Durham University, mediums who are "hearing the dead" can have a history of unusual auditory experiences - they are more likely to experience absorption, which is linked to altered states of consciousness.
UK funded research essential to get vaccines to the poorest in the world
Professor Melissa Leach, Director, Institute of Development Studies, discusses why UK funded research is important for a successful COVID vaccine roll-out to the poorest and hardest to reach.
UKRI funds new project to investigate COVID-19 mutations
An initial £2.5 million will launch the 'G2P-UK' National Virology Consortium, which will investigate COVID-19 mutations to figure out how they impact vaccines.
Scientists catalogue 700 million astronomical objects in dark sky
Scientists have catalogued almost 700 million astronomical objects in the dark sky using data from the Dark Energy Survey (DES).
New quantum technology projects to solve mysteries of the universe
UK Research and Innovation will fund quantum technology projects to build on our understanding of the universe.
Arecibo observatory finds potential evidence of neuron star collision
In Puerto Rico, the Arecibo observatory has found potential "first hints" of low-frequency gravitational waves - which signal the movement of massive entities, like black holes or neuron stars.
New tool identifies COVID-19 patients risk of deterioration
A new risk-stratification tool has been developed by researchers from the UK Coronavirus Clinical Characterisation Consortium and can accurately predict the likelihood of deterioration in hospitalised COVID-19 patients.
European Commission gives 24 grants to COVID-19 plasma projects
The projects will happen in 14 Member States and the United Kingdom, with 36 million in funding to get COVID-19 plasma to patients - boosting their immune response to the virus.
Six new images from Hubble show how star formation works
Hubble released images of six galaxies in a nod to the spirit of the New Year, which make up part of their star formation exploration.
UKRI invests £213 million to upgrade the UK’s research infrastructure
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is investing £213 million to expand and upgrade the UK's existing research infrastructure to help tackle major challenges such as COVID-19 research and recovery, and net-zero goals.
Earlier lung cancer diagnosis research receives £3.5 million from UKRI
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded £3.5 million-worth of funding to help ground-breaking medical research find new ways to diagnose lung cancer earlier.