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Exoplanet research uncovers simple atmosphere

May 24, 2017
Astronomers have unexpectedly discovered a primitive atmosphere around a ‘warm Neptune’.

What’s the (anti)matter

May 9, 2017
Do we need to reconsider general relativity? Have we really grasped fundamental particles? Why is there matter at all? Answers are tantalisingly close as antimatter research boldly goes towards physics’...

‘Normal’ galaxy excites astronomers

May 8, 2017
Astronomers in California have discovered one of the most distant galaxies in the universe – and noticed there is nothing particularly spectacular about it.

Fake it ‘til you make it…

April 18, 2017
In the hunt for dark energy, cosmologist Dr Massimo Viola has become embroiled in a tale of deception most foul…all in the name of the truth. Here he tells us...

Mapping the stars’ family tree

March 13, 2017
By taking advantage of techniques used in archaeology and biology, researchers are building a family tree of the galaxy’s stars.

Trappist travel poster

March 1, 2017
A travel poster by NASA imagining a trip to the new exoplanets announced in late February, Trappist 1b-h.

Planetary ‘spitballs’ hurtled from galaxy’s centre

February 7, 2017
Researchers believe a giant black hole at the centre of the Milky Way is hurling planet-sized objects throughout the galaxy, after new research by researchers in the US.

The man with X-ray vision

February 6, 2017
From neutron stars to nebulas – X-ray astronomy has revealed so much of our universe. Here X-ray visionary Joachim Trümper tells us about his experiences in the field and future...

A very Jovian affair

February 2, 2017
It’s not just the monstrous gravity which gives Jupiter a unique hold over humankind. It has worked its way into our mythologies and become embedded in our imaginations over hundreds...

Asteroid exploration missions announced

January 12, 2017
NASA has announced two new missions to better understand the early stages of our Solar System.

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