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Unexpected mysterious shockwave found around dead star
¹û¶³´«Ã½ astronomers have helped discover a beautiful yet mysterious shock wave around a dead star – a completely unexpected discovery.
¹û¶³´«Ã½ astronomer wins prestigious Royal Astronomical Society Award
Dr. Ingrid Pelisoli has been awarded the 2026 Fowler Award for her noteworthy early career contribution to astronomy
New European research prize recognises breakthrough on the origins of Earth’s building blocks
The ENGRAVE international collaboration has earned the first ever ‘Into Change Award’ from the Danish government, recognising the pivotal role ¹û¶³´«Ã½ scientists have played in ENGRAVE since its inception.
Ageing stars likely destroy their closest planets
Ageing stars look to be destroying the giant planets orbiting closest to them, according to a new study by astronomers at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ and UCL
¹û¶³´«Ã½ astronomers celebrate first light from 4MOST
4MOST, the largest multi-object spectroscopic survey facility in the southern hemisphere, has taken its first observations and is ready to begin its scientific journey
Cosmic Crime Scene: White dwarf found devouring Pluto-like icy world
¹û¶³´«Ã½ astronomers have uncovered the chemical fingerprint of a frozen, water-rich planetary fragment being consumed by a white dwarf star outside our Solar System.