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The Climate-Space-Security Nexus

Dr. Christine Nam (GERICS) discusses how climate risks can impact Europe’s burgeoning space sector, which in turn has cascading risks that can impact Europe’s peace and security.

X-ray source AX J145732−5901 unmasked as distant galaxy cluster

Scientists have identified a mysterious X-ray source, known as AX J145732−590 located far beyond our own Milky Way. Observations using X-ray telescopes suggest this object, previously hidden by the dense material within our galaxy, is a large collection of galaxies.

New quantum theory brings scientists closer to ‘Theory of Everything’

New research from Aalto University could bring together the four fundamental forces of nature under a singular framework.

New study reveals super-earths are more common than previously thought

An international study has revealed that super-Earth exoplanets, planets larger than Earth but smaller than gas giants like Neptune, are significantly more common across the universe than scientists once believed.

UK launches world’s first 3D forest mapping satellite to help fight climate change

A British-made satellite is expected to launch on April 29, which will help in the global fight against climate change.

AI breakthrough reveals new ways of observing gravitational waves and extreme events

As artificial intelligence helps scientists push the boundaries of how we observe the universe, researchers have developed an AI system capable of designing entirely new types of detectors for observing gravitational waves.

NGC 1514: JWST reveals intricate details of dying star

Planetary nebula NGC 1514, a celestial display of a dying star's final act, has been brought into stunning clarity by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). New mid-infrared observations reveal its intricate structures as never before.

EU and Ukraine strengthen space ties with new cooperation agreement and space programme

Recent moves in the European Commission include the European Commission and the Government of Ukraine, which have signed a new agreement allowing Ukraine to participate in key components of the European Union Space Programme.

JWST unlocks secrets of star formation suppression

New James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) research unveils the surprising influence of strong magnetic fields on star formation within the Milky Way's central region, Sagittarius C, offering crucial insights into why fewer stars are born there than expected.

Spiral galaxy: Hubble unveils star formation dynamics in NGC 4941

NASA's Hubble has captured stunning images of NGC 4941, revealing intricate details of star formation. This observation helps scientists understand stellar feedback and the impact of active galactic nuclei on galaxy evolution.

The Rosalind Franklin rover: UK firm to land Europe’s first rover on Mars

A UK aerospace company is set to make history by landing Europe's first rover on Mars, following a contract win worth £150 million.

UK space sector achieves record-setting contracts

The UK'S space sector has secured a series of contracts from the European Space Agency (ESA) worth £80 million more than the government's contributions in the final quarter of 2024.

SIMP 0136: JWST unveils the complex atmosphere of starless super-Jupiter

Previously thought to be defined by simple cloud patterns, NASA's JWST has unveiled the astonishing complexity of SIMP 0136, a starless super-Jupiter.

The Space Debris Hunter: UAF scientist pioneers new satellite

To combat the growing threat of undetected space debris, a UAF scientist is spearheading a project to design a "Space Debris Hunter" satellite. This initiative aims to track objects as small as one centimetre, safeguarding vital satellite infrastructure.

Seven planets will be visible in the night sky during a planetary parade

It's not uncommon to spot at least one bright planet on most nights; however, sometimes, you may get the chance to see up to four of five planets visible at once. This creates a "planetary parade" or a "planet alignment".

New research explains star formation in the early universe

Stars form in wide regions in space known as stellar nurseries, where dust and gas come together to give birth to new stars.

Astronomers map the 3D atmosphere of exoplanet Tylos

Astronomers have discovered by looking through an exoplanet's atmosphere and mapping its 3D structure for the first time.

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