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Can a new algorithm protect us from near-Earth asteroids?

The asteroid discovery algorithm, HelioLinc3D, has revealed its ability to detect “potentially hazardous” near-Earth asteroids and potentially prove invaluable in times of need.
Artist's depiction of microquasar event captured by FAST Telescope.

Astronomers unveil novel insights into galactic microquasar

Astronomers report groundbreaking discoveries in nature—detecting a unique quasi-periodic oscillation (QPO) signal from a Galactic microquasar.

UK Space Agency reveals critical space tech for global collaboration

UK Space Agency has released it's Space Exploration Technology Roadmap outlines 11 critical technology areas to advance space exploration and boost the UK's collaboration with global partners.

Euclid space telescope successfully launched by SpaceX Falcon 9

The Euclid Space Telescope, aimed at unraveling the mysteries of the Universe, has been launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 spacecraft from Florida's Cape Canaveral.
An artist's impression shows an immensely energetic explosion called a gamma ray burst. (Reuters Photo)

Stellar collisions reveal new path to Gamma-ray bursts

An international team of astrophysicists studying a gamma-ray burst (GRB) may have discovered a new way to destroy stars

UK Space Agency invests £2.1 million in cutting-edge space technologies

The UK Space Agency has invested 2.1 million in hyper advanced space technologies throughout it's Enabling Technologies Programme.

UK Space Agency funding £6.6M for foreign research and STEM education

The news that a variety of research collaborations and STEM education projects will be receiving UK Space Agency funding has been announced at this year's Space Comm-Expo in Farnborough, one of the largest space-related meetings in the UK.
An image of a galaxy being smeared around a gravitational lens creating one of the most complete Einstein rings ever seen, as captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. (Image credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, S. Jha Acknowledgement: L. Shatz)

Gravitational lensing method reveals accurate mass of a galaxy hosting a quasar

EPFL researchers reveal their ground-breaking technique for determining the mass of a galaxy hosting a quasar through the use of a powerful gravitational lensing method This method offers precision three times greater than any other existing method. Ultimately, the technique will allow the team from EPFL to study the evolution...
panel for UFO sightings and unexplained phenomena

NASA sheds light on UFO sightings and unidentified aerial phenomena

NASA recently conducted its inaugural public gathering regarding UFO sightings or "unidentified aerial phenomena" (UAPs). Taking place one year after initiating a comprehensive investigation into intriguing UFO sightings, NASA revealed numerous unsolved mysteries.
Exoplanetary star system

The Goldilocks Zone: Hospitable planets may be more common than we think

In a groundbreaking analysis utilizing the latest telescope observations, astronomers from the University of Florida have revealed that one-third of all common planets in our galaxy may be classed as 'hospitable planets'.

First ever Saudi-Arabian woman ventures into space with AX-2 mission

The Saudi Space Commission embarked on the AX-2 mission on Sunday, which saw the first Arab female astronaut, Rayyanah Barnawi, go to space.
Artist's impression of an aurora and the surrounding radiation belt of the ultracool dwarf LSR J1835+3259. Credit: Chuck Carter, Melodie Kao, Heising-Simons Foundation

First radiation belt seen outside of our solar system

A double-lobed structure like the radiation belt of Jupiter has been spotted using high-resolution emissions from an ultracool dwarf.
Alien planet with star in deep space, cosmic landscape.

JWST potentially locates water vapour on exoplanet

Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to look at a rocky exoplanet known as GJ 486 b, researchers find signs of water vapour – hinting at an atmosphere.
High altitude view between sky and space , in to the dark. Sky view plane.

NASA’s Quesst: Flying faster than sound, but quieter than ever

With civilian supersonic flights over land being banned for the last 50 years due to noise complaints. NASA’s Quesst has a plan: Flying faster than sound, but with innovative technology to drastically reduce noise.
Red nebula stars sky

Galaxies that shouldn’t exist? JWST confounds scientists yet again

New information provided by the James Webb Space Telescope indicates six galaxies that shouldn’t exist - the telescope has revealed these earliest and largest galaxies on NASA’s radar might be even bigger and more mature than previously thought possible.
distant planet in a double star system

Ariel Data Challenge 2023: AI and exoplanets

Artificial Intelligence experts have been invited to embark on the Ariel Data Challenge 2023 and look for exoplanets.
Supermoon and Lovell Radio Telescope, Jodrell Bank Observatory, Cheshire, UK

Spain joins the Square Kilometre Array Observatory

Now that Spain has joined the Square Kilometre Array Observatory, researchers in Spain will have access to the initiative's data.
radio telescope under the galaxy

High-quality membrane mirrors and the power of large space telescopes

Research has revealed a new way of producing and shaping large high-quality mirrors for space telescopes allowing for them to be rolled up and stored compactly inside during launch.

James Webb Space Telescope detects dust storm on exoplanet VHS 1256b

For the first time, a raging dust storm has been observed by the James Webb Space Telescope on the exoplanet known as VHS 1256b, which is outside our Solar System.
Servicing business aviation at a hangar in backlight at sunset

UK government to fund £113 million in hydrogen zero-emission flights

The UK government are investing £113 million in hydrogen and all-electric flight technologies to revolutionise zero-emission flights that are “guilt-free”.

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