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UK launches world’s first 3D forest mapping satellite to help fight climate change

A British-made satellite is expected to launch on April 29, which will help in the global fight against climate change.

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.

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.

Ancient galaxies “Shakti” and “Shiva” were discovered in the Milky Way

Astronomers have identified what could be two of the Milky Way's earliest building blocks, "Shakti" and "Shiva".

Astrophysics research in North America

Open Access Government provides a brief overview of the advancements in astrophysics research in North America.

Scientists discover massive “Noctis volcano” and buried glacier ice on Mars

A colossal volcano and a potentially buried glacier ice sheet in Mars' Tharsis volcanic province has been unveiled near the equator of the red planet.

The theory behind sand ripples: Mars and Earth’s surprising connection

Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and collaborators from Denmark, Germany, Italy, China, and the US have challenged conventional ideas by proposing a suitable theory explaining the formation of sand ripples on both Mars and Earth.

Examining a meteor fireball: Research challenges claims of alien materials found in ocean

Researchers question the 2014 meteor fireball that was previously identified as "extraterrestrial technological".

The UK invests in space infrastructure

The UK government has announced six groundbreaking projects to strengthen infrastructure and promote collaboration within the space sector.

Massive stars’ radiant influence on planetary formation

Massive stars played a pivotal role in shaping the birth of planetary systems.

Distant lights in space: Fermi Telescope unveils a hidden universe of pulsars

NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has illuminated a hidden field of pulsars, revealing 294 gamma-ray-emitting pulsars with an additional 34 awaiting confirmation These findings mark...

NASA’s Webb Telescope uncovers neutron star in remnants of supernova

NASA's James Webb Telescope has found the best evidence yet for the presence of a neutron star at the site of a recent supernova explosion.

NASA is looking for volunteers for a simulated Mars mission

NASA is calling for people to participate in its next one-year Mars surface mission, offering a rare opportunity to contribute to the future of space exploration.

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