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Bringing European space to the next level
Highlighting the priorities of the European Space Agency’s Agenda 2025, with the ultimate goal of being a world-class, leading space agency
Illuminating cosmological signposts with cosmic rays
Dr Thomas W. Jones, Professor at the University of Minnesota, walks us through his research concerning illuminating cosmological signposts with cosmic rays.
Sounds of the Universe: Inclusive experience for visually impaired astronomers
New project to allow blind or partially sighted individuals to ‘hear’ the universe is providing a more inclusive side to astronomy
This research is offering a way for visually impaired children in particular to get to touch with astronomy and maybe spark a lifetime interest in the topic.
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Radioactive isotopes from stars
Maria Lugaro and Marco Pignatari, Senior Researchers at the Research Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences examine radioactive isotopes from stars, from the archaeology of solar system material to modern supernovae
In August 2019, a significant amount of the radioactive isotope 60Fe was discovered in Antarctic snow (Koll et al....
ESO finds black hole in star cluster outside Milky Way
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) have found a black hole outside the Milky Way, roughly 160,000 light-years away from Earth.
ALMA telescope finds signs of water 12 billion light years away
The ALMA telescope has found signs of water in a distant galaxy, over 12 billion light years away from Earth.
Scientists witness white dwarf “switching on and off” for first time
For the first time, scientists have been able to witness a white dwarf "switching on and off" via a NASA satellite.
Perseverance rover finds ancient lake and river systems on Mars
The NASA rover perseverance found evidence of ancient lake and river systems on Mars, a water system that was working 3.8 or 3.6 billion years ago.
How can the NSF contribute to a global understanding of astronomy?
Open Access Government zeroes in on some of the most powerful telescopes in the world – specifically the promise of new discoveries in the Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST) Vera Rubin Observatory.
Do the intellectual frontiers of physics impact other sciences?
When it comes to physics, the US National Science Foundation (NSF) are prolific in a range of projects – but do their discoveries shape collaborative scientific capacity?
The European Space Summit 2022: What is at stake?
European Space Policy Institute discloses plans for expanding Europe’s excellence, competitiveness and autonomy, embracing a future-proof approach to space.
Meteorite impacts: The good and the bad
Here, Dr G. R. Osinski, Professor at Western University, explores the positive and negative impacts meteorites have on Earth.
Scientists invent sustainable concrete made from astronaut blood
Scientists at The University of Manchester have figured out how to make sustainable concrete - with a mixture of astronaut blood and space dust.
Subaru Telescope: A nexus of next generation astronomy collaboration
Saku Tsuneta, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, introduces the Subaru Telescope, Japan’s world-leading optical and infrared astronomy facility.
Deciphering what is happening between clustered galaxies
Dr Thomas W. Jones, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota enlightens us as to why galaxy clusters hold vital clues about the history and nature of the universe.
Scientists solve decades-long mystery of how Jupiter heats itself
Scientists, in collaboration with NASA, have finally solved the decades-long mystery of how the planet Jupiter heats itself.
New black hole observation proves Einstein’s theory of relativity
A Stanford University astrophysicist, Dan Wilkins, observed the first detection of light from behind a black hole - proving that Einstein's general theory of relativity works.
Scientists reveal most-detailed image of Andromeda galaxy
This study, led by University of British Columbia physicist Sofia Fatigoni, is the first to capture such a clear image of the Andromeda galaxy.
NASA telescope finds new evidence of water on Ganymede
Hubble recently found evidence of water vapour on Ganymede, Jupiter's moon - using a mix of new and old observations.
ESO telescope captures powerful images of nearby galaxies
The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) has captured new images of nearby galaxies, allowing scientists to locate the exact locations of young stars.