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Gemini South Telescope reveals unexpected differences in binary stars

Researchers studied different wavelengths of light given off by giant binary stars, revealing differences in their chemical make-up.

Stellar winds of three Sun-like stars detected for the first time

Researchers have directly detected stellar winds from three Sun-like stars by recording the X-ray emissions from their astrospheres.

Mysterious glory lights observed on distant planet

Researchers have observed signs of the rainbow-like ‘glory lights’ effect on a distant planet outside our Solar System for the first time.

Scientists discover exciting giant volcano on Mars

The giant volcano is located near the planet's equator in the eastern part of Mars’ Tharsis volcanic province. Learn more here.

The hottest catalogue of the year: Slow-building solar flares are occurring more than ever

Researchers have discovered that there are a significant amount of slow-building solar flares worthy of further investigation.

Newly recovered Winchcombe meteorite uncovers clues about early Solar System

Scientists have used microscopes to discover chemical and molecular fingerprints of the early Solar System inside the Winchcombe meteorite. 

Cold exoplanet discovery sheds light on planetary formation

Astronomers have made the rare discovery of a small and cold exoplanet and its massive outer companion. Read more here.

Next-generation gravitational wave detectors to be developed by UK universities

Researchers from UK universities are to play a key role in developing the next generation of gravitational wave detectors.

How three mysterious young stars can shed light on the early Universe

By analysing high-resolution telescope data, researchers generated knowledge about three young stars at the heart of the Milky Way.

New research suggests solar cycles will peak in 2024

A new relationship between the Sun’s magnetic field and its sunspot cycle can help predict when the peak in solar cycles will occur.

Giant gas planets may prevent life in other solar systems

Giant gas planets tend to kick smaller planets out of orbit and wreak havoc on their climates. Discover more here.

Gamma-ray burst highlights how heavy elements are made

Learn more about the creation of rare chemical elements in the second-brightest gamma-ray burst ever seen.

Neptune’s dark spot detected for the first time from Earth

Astronomers have used the ESO's Very Large Telescope to observe Neptune's dark spot for the first time from Earth.

Researchers discover possible new way to detect dark energy

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have found that it may be possible to detect Andromeda – the galaxy next door.

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