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AI breakthrough reveals new ways of observing gravitational waves and extreme events

As artificial intelligence helps scientists push the boundaries of how we observe the universe, researchers have developed an AI system capable of designing entirely new types of detectors for observing gravitational waves.

Astrophysicist discovers fiery exoplanet with NASA’s TESS

UC Riverside researcher Stephen Kane reveals a flaming world, challenging our ideas of planetary extremes.

Venus’s vanishing water mystery: How our neighbouring planet became a desert

Venus, the neighbour of Earth, has long puzzled scientists with its bone-dry landscape. But a groundbreaking study from planetary scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder has discovered the mystery of Venus's vanishing water.

UK takes steps to combat space debris and ensure space sustainability

In a bid to tackle the growing threat of space debris and ensure the sustainability of space operations, the UK government has announced ambitious initiatives and investments.

China launches Chang’e-6 probe to collect samples from Moon’s dark side

China has set on a mission to uncover the mysteries of the Moon's far side, launching the Chang'e-6 probe from the Wenchang Space Launch Center.

NASA’s James Webb Telescope maps weather on exoplanet WASP-43 b

Using NASA's James Webb Telescope researchers have revealed insights into the weather patterns of the hot gas-giant exoplanet, WASP-43 b.

Binary stars: The origins of stellar diversity in binary systems

Astronomers used the Gemini South telescope to show the findings of the difference in Binary Stars composition.

Rare gamma-ray burst reveals magnetar flare in nearby galaxy

In a unique cosmic event, scientists have detected a burst of gamma rays originating from a rare magnetar in the nearby galaxy M82.

Galactic gas outflow: Cosmic fountain leaking into galaxy NGC 4383

A discovery of a gas outflow has been made about the galaxy NGC 4383, located within the Virgo cluster.

Milky Way’s largest stellar black hole revealed 2,000 light years away

The largest known stellar black hole in the Milky Way has been discovered.

The secrets of the brightest gamma-ray burst: The B.O.A.T supernova mysteries

A team of astrophysicists led by Northwestern University has solved the cosmic mystery behind the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever observed, known as GRB 221009A, named the B.O.A.T. "brightest of all time".

The moons transformation: How it turned itself inside out

Drawing from decades of lunar research, including Apollo mission rock samples and advanced satellite observations, scientists have uncovered a clear description of how the moon transformed into the celestial body we see today.

Antarctic meteorites disappearing rapidly due to global warming

Researchers have revealed alarming findings about the rapid disappearance of meteorites from the Antarctic ice sheet due to global warming.

DESI telescope unveils cosmic secrets: Mapping the universe’s evolution

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has set on a journey to unveil the mysteries of our universe's evolution, looking back 11 billion years into the past.

BREAD experiment takes on dark matter

Dark matter is one of the mysteries of modern science; it is invisible but affects everything around it, like stars and galaxies.

Curtin University discover rare dust particles in ancient extraterrestrial meteorites

Researchers at Curtin University have discovered a rare dust particle trapped within an ancient extraterrestrial meteorite.

The mysteries of planet formation

Scientists from Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory have uncovered insights into the formation of planetary systems like our own solar system.

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