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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.
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.
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.
Scientists use oldest light to estimate that the universe is 14 billion years old
Through a telescope in the Atacama Desert of Chile, an old argument between scientists has been settled - they now agree that our universe is approximately 14 billion years old.
What is the future of UK nuclear power?
Nuclear power is an integral part of the UK’s plans to transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Microscopic analysis of samples from penetrator impact craters
M. Danner and R.M Winglee from Department of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington, discuss the microscopic analysis of samples from penetrator impact craters.
Gravitational wave science in Europe: Einstein Telescope
Professor Achim Stahl at RWTH Aachen University discusses technological challenges and innovation in gravitational wave science, with a detailed look at Einstein Telescope.
Harvesting thermal energy by NanoMachines
Vladik Avetisov and Roman Iliev, the Principal Investigator and the Founder of the Molecular Machine Corporation Ltd, lift the lid on an innovative project that concerns the use of environmental heat as a natural source of thermal energy.
The UK’s plans to boldly become a global leader in space
Graham Turnock, CEO, UK Space Agency charts the UK’s plans to boldly become a global leader in space.
Moon resources could cause tensions between countries
The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics found that growing interest in moon resources could create international tension, as extraction becomes possible.
Researchers find way to make the smallest nanoparticles visible
Use of a new optical technology will now help scientists to see some of the smallest nanoparticles, measured at 25 nanometres in diameter.
New evidence emerges on origin of radio signals in space
Astronomers are investigating radio signals in space, aka fast radio bursts (FRBs), often described as the biggest space mystery we have.
UKRI invests £2 million into Canada-UK quantum technology collaboration
The UK and Canada have launched a quantum technology collaboration, following an agreement to share this knowledge in 2017.
Astronomers discover a planet the size of Earth
Astronomers have discovered a new planet the size of Earth in the Milky Way, which does not orbit any host star.
Researchers use people wearing streetwear to collect solar energy
Like something from a sci-fi film, a team of researchers have found a way to collect solar energy from streetwear that people are wearing.
Could tiny pendulums be the way to detect dark matter?
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have proposed a novel method for detecting dark matter.
Molecular intelligence: The rise of supramolecular nanomachines
Prof Dr Daniela A. Wilson from the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM) tells us what we need to know about molecular intelligence – the rise of supramolecular nanomachines with controlled shape and motility.
Open Access Government October 2020
The October 2020 edition of Open Access Government speaks about global government policy issues, such as health & social care, research & innovation, digital transformation, economic development, international development, environment, energy and equality.
Simulating ionosphere bubbles in the equatorial ionosphere
J.D. Huba from Syntek Technologies shares his expert thoughts on simulating ionosphere bubbles in the equatorial ionosphere.