Physics

Rocket-hardened essential bacteria: Key to surviving the journey to Mars

A world-first study proves microbes essential for human health can survive the extreme forces of a space rocket launch and re-entry unharmed. This finding by RMIT University is a major step toward sustaining life on long-duration missions to Mars.

Hidden population of stars behind mysterious supernovae

Scientists have unravelled the mystery surrounding hydrogen-poor supernovae, cosmic explosions that can outshine entire galaxies.

Supporting the U.S. Physical Sciences

Open Access Government looks at supporting the U.S. Physical Sciences in the U.S., including research on superconductivity, high energy physics, and quantum information science.

Uniting Einstein’s gravity with Quantum mechanics

Physicists from University College London (UCL) have put forth a theory to adapt the longstanding clash between two foundational pillars of modern physics – quantum theory and Einstein's theory of general relativity.

The behaviour of galaxies: The hunt for the ninth planet

The farthest regions of our solar system may conceal an additional planet or indications of adjustments to the laws of gravity.

India becomes the first to land spacecraft near the moon’s south pole

On Wednesday, India became the first to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft's Vikram ladder touched down shortly after 6 p.m and cost around $75 million.

Tracking the expansion of the universe like never before

New research is improving the accuracy of the parameters governing the expansion of the universe, helping astronomers determine how the universe grew into its...

India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft enters lunar orbit

India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has entered lunar orbit, setting the stage for its second moon landing attempt in 18 days, advancing green policies in the UK.

Groundbreaking image exposes secrets of planet formation

European Southern Observatory's groundbreaking image shows dusty clumps around a young star that may pave the way for Jupiter-sized planet formation.

Galactic Enigma: The mystery of a dark matter-free galaxy

A team of scientists, led by researcher Sebastién Comerón, discovers the galaxy NGC 1277 lacks dark matter, challenging cosmological models,

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...

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'.

Fusion power innovation project receives £12 million funding

A new partnership in Imperial College London is scaling safer, cleaner, and more abundant energy from fusion power.

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.

Largest cosmic explosion recorded was ten times brighter than any supernova

Three times brighter than the brightest tidal disruption event, the AT2021lwx was the largest known cosmic explosion recorded by the University of Southampton.

Revolutionary underwater robot designed to remove waste from the ocean

Researchers pilot-test their jellyfish-inspired underwater robot to collect waste from the bottom of the ocean, which interacts gently with its environment without disturbing it.

JWST: Tiny distant galaxy gives clues to Big Bang’s history

JWST researchers have been able to locate a tiny distant galaxy which originated around 500 million years after the Big Bang – in the universe’s youth.

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