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The fourth state of matter: How Sun's plasma could help answer humanity's challenges
Scientists are studying plasma in the Sun鈥檚 atmosphere, to help address some of humanity鈥檚 greatest challenges – from harnessing an endless source of green energy to building knowledge of the Earth鈥檚 climate.
Two-faced star exposed in first for astronomy
An unusual white dwarf star is made of hydrogen on one side and helium on the other.
Play 鈥榮pot the difference鈥� to help scientists identify cosmic explosions
Members of the public are invited to take part in a brand new citizen science project to identify cosmic explosions in real-time.
鈥楽andwich鈥� discovery offers new explanation for planet formation
Scientists have made a new discovery on how small planets might form.
Mysterious planet that should have been engulfed and destroyed by its star baffles scientists
A giant planet has escaped engulfment by its host star, to the surprise of scientists around the world.
Space tech to shrink as the limits of quantum physics are tested on Earth and beyond
A UK-wide consortium is developing technologies to use nanoparticles as state-of-the-art sensors on small, shoebox-sized satellites known as CubeSats.