This new visualisation offers a 360 degree, riveting experience of what resides at the centre of our Milky Way
Astronomy
Astronomy
Deep Space
X-ray ‘chimneys’ deplete the energy generated at the centre of the Milky Way
As stars form and black holes throw out energy, the centre of galaxies can have a build up of energy and require these ‘chimneys’ to offer a route to escape
Space Exploration
Astronomers uncover a flurry of surprises with the latest inspection of asteroid Bennu
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has uncovered some interesting details about the asteroid’s eruptive particle plumes, jagged surface and more
Solar System
New Horizons Update: Astronomers are starting to understand Ultima Thule’s secrets
The Kuiper Belt object has been critically analysed since its flyby at the beginning of 2019, and astronomers are slowly understanding its nature
Solar System
An impact crater on Earth can be traced back to the asteroid belt object Vesta
The crater in Turkey originated from a fragment of Vesta that was expelled 22 million years ago
Astronomy
A US-based particle collider will benefit from UK-built technology
This international collaboration on the new and exciting PIP-II particle accelerator will investigate the unknown aspects of the Universe
Deep Space
Scientists are now replicating exoplanet atmospheres, on Earth
These environments can only be simulated with a assortment of simple molecules enclosed in temperatures
Deep Space
Earth’s unique magnetic field helped its habitability
A planet’s magnetic field can help shield it from cosmic rays, stellar winds and other harmful radiation
Solar System
Opportunity left us with a beautiful departing panoramic shot
Before being consumed by a global dust storm last year, NASA’s Opportunity rover was able to capture its surroundings in the Perseverance Valley
Deep Space
Young stars spotted nestled closely together
Astronomers have been able to simulate the closest and most massive young binary stellar system
Solar System
Water on the Moon shifts around during the day
The change in surface temperature throughout the dayside on the lunar surface can cause water on the surface to move location
Astronomy
Introducing 4MOST: The next generation survey telescope
4MOST will study thousands of spectra at once in the southern hemisphere and aims to be operational in 2022
Deep Space
Winds and magnetic fields can align to create stars at ridiculous rate
NASA’s airborne observatory has shown how galactic winds and magnetic fields could explain why the Cigar Galaxy is creating stars at an impressive rate
Deep Space
The curious case of over-tilting planets
Astronomers have took on the challenge of explaining why planets have unusual tilts and what it would mean for their physical features
Space Exploration
SpaceX and NASA complete historic rendezvous with the ISS
Demo-1 marked an incredible collaborative effort between NASA and SpaceX that has shown positive signs of what’s to come
Deep Space
How collisions between galaxies can lead to their demise
NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescopes has been watching galactic collisions unfold and understand what it means for their future
Deep Space
Newly born star spotted ejecting gas from both ends
The powerful radio capabilities of ALMA have allowed astronomers to inspect the gas outflow of the young star MMS5/OMC-3
Solar System
NASA preps next mission for the ISS
The Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) mission will carefully Earth’s upper atmosphere and how it interacts with space
Space Exploration
After a reboot, Mars’ Curiosity rover is operating normally
The spacecraft encountered a hurdle last Friday, when a hiccup during boot-up interrupted its planned activities and triggered a protective safe mode
Deep Space
Citizen scientist discovers unusual ancient white dwarf star
The white dwarf is surrounded by a ring of dust and debris and is making astronomers rethink the how planetary systems form