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Scientists blame the abundance of intermediate-mass exoplanets on magnetism and gravity

The universities of Zurich and Cambridge and the Swiss Centre of Competence have explained the abundance of intermediate-mass exoplanets.

Origins of exoplanets: scientists uncover the mystery of the formation of super-Earths

Astronomers have discovered that super-Earths are not leftovers of mini-Neptunes, challenging theories about the origins of exoplanets.

‘Heart-shaped’ honeycomb structure found at centre of Crab Nebula

Astronomers have discovered a ‘heart-shape’ with an intricate honeycomb arrangement at the centre of the Crab Nebula.

Astrochemical origins of water on Earth

Professor Edwin Bergin, of the Department of Astronomy at University of Michigan and Dariusz Lis at NASA JPL-Caltech, discuss the astrochemical origins of water...

Neutron star rotating 377 times a second emits mysterious gamma-ray pulsations

A research team found a neutron star rotating 377 times a second in an exotic binary system that emits mysterious gamma-ray pulsations.

Scientists measure mass of young exoplanet orbiting very active star

Researchers have measured the mass and internal density of a very young exoplanet orbiting a newly formed, extremely active star.

Physicists make most stable transmission of a laser signal through atmosphere

Scientists have set a world record for the most stable transmission of a laser signal through the atmosphere.

Could game theory help scientists discover intelligent alien life?

Researchers at the University of Manchester, UK, suggest that ‘game theory’ could help scientists discover intelligent alien life.

Connecting the physics of semimetals to the theory of black holes

A joint research collaboration has launched a three-year research project connecting the physics of semimetals to the theory of black holes.

The European Space Agency on probing the hot and energetic Universe

Dr Matteo Guainazzi spoke to The Innovation Platform about some of the ways that the mission will probe the hot and energetic Universe.

Neutrino research: aiding our understanding of the Universe

Michel Gonin, Senior physicist, and Professor at Leprince-Ringuet laboratory, discusses the latest neutrino experiments and how they are key to our understanding of the...

Scientists suggest newly detected X-ray emissions from neutron stars could be evidence of axions

As published in Physical Review Letters, evidence of long-sought hypothetical particles, known as axions, could be found in X-ray emissions.

The first direct measurement of the acceleration of the Milky Way

Researchers have obtained the first direct measurement of the average acceleration of the Milky Way and its stars.

The Milky Way’s metal-poor stars move in previously unpredicted patterns

An investigation into the orbits of the Milky Way's metal-poor stars has found that some of them travel in previously unpredicted patterns.

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