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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.

Planet formation made clear with new exoplanet discovery

An international team of scientists has discovered an unusual new exoplanet that could shed light on planet formation.

New algorithm can detect potentially hazardous asteroids

Learn more about a new discovery algorithm that can detect potentially hazardous asteroids at a record speed.

Assessing the role of cosmic dust aggregates in planet formation

Learn more about how the collision and sticking of large cosmic dust aggregates could play a crucial role in planet formation.

How do rapidly growing black holes evolve?

Learn more about how rapidly growing black holes form, grow, and possibly evolve into more powerful quasars.

Cause of spiral arms uncovered in new exoplanet discovery

Find out how an exoplanet discovery could explain why spiral arms are produced around a star, and shed light on planetary formation.

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