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Life Sciences - Jan 21
Genomics: sequencing of the giant genome of the Australian lungfish shed a new light on the land conquest by vertebrates
Genomics: sequencing of the giant genome of the Australian lungfish shed a new light on the land conquest by vertebrates
Health - Jan 20
Designer DNA Therapeutic Wipes Out Cancer Stem Cells, Treats Multiple Myeloma in Mice
Designer DNA Therapeutic Wipes Out Cancer Stem Cells, Treats Multiple Myeloma in Mice
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Astronomy / Space Science - Event - 20.01.2021
Astronomy / Space Science - 15.01.2021 
Project maps "astronomical" number of celestial objects
Nearly 700 million astronomical objects have been carefully catalogued and made public as part of a major international collaboration involving researchers from The Australian National University (ANU). The latest data release from the Dark Energy Survey means the project has now mapped roughly an eighth of the night sky, stretching back to almost the beginning of time in some cases. This makes it one of the world's largest astronomical catalogues.
Astronomy / Space Science - 15.01.2021 
Truly astronomical: over half a billion celestial objects mapped
In a collaboration including The University of Queensland, The Australian National University and researchers from around Australia, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) has released its second set of data,
Physics - Astronomy / Space Science - 15.01.2021
Astronomy / Space Science - 13.01.2021
Astronomy / Space Science - Computer Science - 13.01.2021 
Building a Giant 2D Map of the Universe to Prepare for the Largest 3D Map
Nearly 200 researchers pitched in to gather, process, and stitch together images for half of the sky to prepare for the start of the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument's observations This video des
Physics - Astronomy / Space Science - 13.01.2021 
Quantum projects launched to solve universe’s mysteries
Researchers will use cutting-edge quantum technologies to transform our understanding of the universe and answer key questions such as the nature of dark matter and black holes.
Physics - Astronomy / Space Science - 13.01.2021
Astronomy / Space Science - Campus - 13.01.2021
Physics - Astronomy / Space Science - 13.01.2021
Astronomy / Space Science - Campus - 07.01.2021 
Pioneering a way to keep very small satellites in orbit
More than 250 students had a hand in building a small satellite that will test the concept of harnessing Earth's magnetic field for propulsion A cubesat, largely built by undergraduate students and s
Astronomy / Space Science - Career - 05.01.2021
Physics - Astronomy / Space Science - 04.01.2021
Astronomy / Space Science - Campus - 28.12.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - Economics / Business - 17.12.2020 
One-year launch anniversary of CHEOPS
In its first year in orbit, the CHEOPS space telescope has already revealed details of one of the most extreme exoplanets and showed its maneuverability by evading space debris.
Astronomy / Space Science - Economics / Business - 17.12.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - 17.12.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - Campus - 16.12.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - 16.12.2020
Physics - Astronomy / Space Science - 16.12.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - 14.12.2020
Event - Astronomy / Space Science - 10.12.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - Physics - 10.12.2020 
Jupiter-Magnetometer leaves Graz
When ESA's JUICE mission is launched in 2022 to explore Jupiter's icy moons, a scientific instrument from Graz will also be on board.
Astronomy / Space Science - Life Sciences - 08.12.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - Event - 08.12.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - Environment - 07.12.2020 
New research will use space telescopes to monitor energy efficiency of buildings
The University of Cambridge is one of 21 organisations awarded a share of over £7 million in funding meant to put the UK at the forefront of the latest advances in space innovation.
Astronomy / Space Science - 04.12.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - Life Sciences - 03.12.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - Environment - 03.12.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - 02.12.2020
Physics - Astronomy / Space Science - 02.12.2020 
A New Data Milestone for CUORE Experiment in Italy
CUORE collects a record volume of data for an experiment using solid crystals to search for an ultrarare process Surrounded by lead and also shielded by nearly a mile of rock from the natural bombard
Astronomy / Space Science - 02.12.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - 30.11.2020 
Fast-moving gas flowing away from young star’s asteroid belt may be caused by icy comet vaporisation
A unique stage of planetary system evolution has been imaged by astronomers, showing fast-moving carbon monoxide gas flowing away from a star system over 400 light years away, a discovery that provides an opportunity to study how our own solar system developed.
Physics - Astronomy / Space Science - 26.11.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - Environment - 24.11.2020
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Research Management - Astronomy / Space Science - 20.11.2020 
Researchers named among best in world
Durham researchers named among best in world Four of our professors have been named among the world's best for the quality and influence of their work, highlighting the global strength of Durham's research.
Astronomy / Space Science - Physics - 20.11.2020
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Health - Astronomy / Space Science - 19.11.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - Physics - 18.11.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - Event - 18.11.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - 17.11.2020 
UW part of $5.8M contract to study wireless charging on moon
One challenge to life in space is power: how to keep humans cozy and robots working when there are no built-in power outlets and when solar power is not always an option.
Astronomy / Space Science - Transport - 17.11.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - Physics - 16.11.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - 13.11.2020 
Universe unravelled: Stephen Hawking Centre collaborates on new streaming series
The Stephen Hawking Centre for Theoretical Cosmology has teamed up with Discovery on a documentary series exploring new windows on our Universe. We are grateful for this unique opportunity to continue Stephen Hawking's vision of reaching out, especially to younger audiences, to inspire curiosity about our Universe and the huge progress currently being made to unveil its secrets Paul Shellard The Universe Unravelled series premieres on Discovery+ in November 2020, coinciding with the UK launch of this new digital platform.
Astronomy / Space Science - 13.11.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - Physics - 12.11.2020 
The European Space Agency formally adopts Ariel, the exoplanet explorer
The European Space Agency (ESA) have formally adopted Ariel, the first mission dedicated to study the nature, formation and evolution of exoplanets. Professor Neil Bowles , from the Department of Physics , said: 'The team in Oxford have been involved with the Ariel mission since it was originally proposed in 2014 and it's fantastic to see it progress to mission adoption.
Physics - Astronomy / Space Science - 09.11.2020
Astronomy / Space Science - Physics - 06.11.2020 
Uncovering the hidden side of storms - France’s Taranis satellite to launch in november
Sprites, elves, jets... few people know that scientists habitually use such other-worldly words to describe transient luminous events or TLEs, light flashes that occur during active storms just a few tens of kilometres over our heads.
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Nearly 700 million astronomical objects have been carefully catalogued and made public as part of a major international collaboration involving researchers from The Australian National University (ANU). The latest data release from the Dark Energy Survey means the project has now mapped roughly an eighth of the night sky, stretching back to almost the beginning of time in some cases. This makes it one of the world's largest astronomical catalogues.
In a collaboration including The University of Queensland, The Australian National University and researchers from around Australia, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) has released its second set of data,
Excess X-rays from neutron stars could lead to discovery of new particle
A team of scientists including a University of Michigan researcher have found that mysterious X-rays detected from nearby neutron stars may be the first evidence of axions, hypothetical particles that may also help unravel secrets about dark matter.
A team of scientists including a University of Michigan researcher have found that mysterious X-rays detected from nearby neutron stars may be the first evidence of axions, hypothetical particles that may also help unravel secrets about dark matter.
Dark Energy Survey releases catalog of nearly 700 million astronomical objects to the public
The Dark Energy Survey is releasing to the public a massive collection of astronomical data and calibrated images collected over six years of scanning the southern skies.
The Dark Energy Survey is releasing to the public a massive collection of astronomical data and calibrated images collected over six years of scanning the southern skies.
Nearly 200 researchers pitched in to gather, process, and stitch together images for half of the sky to prepare for the start of the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument's observations This video des
Researchers will use cutting-edge quantum technologies to transform our understanding of the universe and answer key questions such as the nature of dark matter and black holes.
Exploring the unanswered questions of our universe with quantum technologies
The University of Birmingham is a key partner in three quantum technology projects awarded funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
The University of Birmingham is a key partner in three quantum technology projects awarded funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
UChicago undergrads discover bright lensed galaxy in the early Universe
The night sky is a natural time machine, used by cosmologists to explore the origins and evolution of the universe.
The night sky is a natural time machine, used by cosmologists to explore the origins and evolution of the universe.
More than 250 students had a hand in building a small satellite that will test the concept of harnessing Earth's magnetic field for propulsion A cubesat, largely built by undergraduate students and s
In its first year in orbit, the CHEOPS space telescope has already revealed details of one of the most extreme exoplanets and showed its maneuverability by evading space debris.
Loss of Vega flight VV17: Independent Enquiry Commission announces conclusions
On Tuesday, November 17, Arianespace announced the loss of the Vega VV17 mission, which was carrying two payloads, SEOSAT-Ingenio, an Earth-science observation satellite for the European Space Agency
On Tuesday, November 17, Arianespace announced the loss of the Vega VV17 mission, which was carrying two payloads, SEOSAT-Ingenio, an Earth-science observation satellite for the European Space Agency
Peter O. Vandervoort, astrophysicist and beloved UChicago mentor, 1935-2020
Prof. Emeritus Peter O. Vandervoort, an astrophysicist who was trained by legendary scientists at the University of Chicago and spent his career mentoring hundreds of students, colleagues and the public, died Dec.
Prof. Emeritus Peter O. Vandervoort, an astrophysicist who was trained by legendary scientists at the University of Chicago and spent his career mentoring hundreds of students, colleagues and the public, died Dec.
Jack Steinberger, Nobel-winning physicist and UChicago alum, 1921-2020
Jack Steinberger, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist whose distinguished career in experimental physics began as a University of Chicago student, died Dec.
Jack Steinberger, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist whose distinguished career in experimental physics began as a University of Chicago student, died Dec.
ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer officially assigned first flight
ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer has been assigned to his first flight to the International Space Station during a meeting of representatives from the US, Russian, Japanese, Canadian and European space agencies at the beginning of December.
ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer has been assigned to his first flight to the International Space Station during a meeting of representatives from the US, Russian, Japanese, Canadian and European space agencies at the beginning of December.
When ESA's JUICE mission is launched in 2022 to explore Jupiter's icy moons, a scientific instrument from Graz will also be on board.
The University of Cambridge is one of 21 organisations awarded a share of over £7 million in funding meant to put the UK at the forefront of the latest advances in space innovation.
Antarctic bays named after UCL scientists
Two UCL scientists who tragically died within months of each other in 2013 have had bays in Antarctica named after them in recognition of their contributions to Antarctic science.
Two UCL scientists who tragically died within months of each other in 2013 have had bays in Antarctica named after them in recognition of their contributions to Antarctic science.
Caltech-Led Lunar Trailblazer Mission Approved to Begin Final Design and Build
After one year of preliminary design and several reviews, NASA has confirmed the Caltech-led Lunar Trailblazer mission to proceed to final design and build.
After one year of preliminary design and several reviews, NASA has confirmed the Caltech-led Lunar Trailblazer mission to proceed to final design and build.
CUORE collects a record volume of data for an experiment using solid crystals to search for an ultrarare process Surrounded by lead and also shielded by nearly a mile of rock from the natural bombard
A unique stage of planetary system evolution has been imaged by astronomers, showing fast-moving carbon monoxide gas flowing away from a star system over 400 light years away, a discovery that provides an opportunity to study how our own solar system developed.
Four professors named 2020 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science, which is the world's largest scientific society, today named four UCLA faculty members as 2020 fellows.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science, which is the world's largest scientific society, today named four UCLA faculty members as 2020 fellows.
New Copernicus satellite to monitor sea-level rise launched
The Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite has been launched into orbit around Earth on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
The Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite has been launched into orbit around Earth on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Durham researchers named among best in world Four of our professors have been named among the world's best for the quality and influence of their work, highlighting the global strength of Durham's research.
The gravity of dreams
Why is gravity the most mysterious force of nature? Lavinia Heisenberg studies how the universe was formed, and how it is changing.
Why is gravity the most mysterious force of nature? Lavinia Heisenberg studies how the universe was formed, and how it is changing.
Experimenting in Space to Help Prevent Mudslides Here on Earth
What can the International Space Station teach us about mudslides here on Earth? Here is the connection: UC San Diego engineers are trying to better understand the role gravity plays in mudslides.
What can the International Space Station teach us about mudslides here on Earth? Here is the connection: UC San Diego engineers are trying to better understand the role gravity plays in mudslides.
CREATE Lab Launches Project That Helps Renters Avoid Evictions
Data is at the heart of EarthTime , a visualization tool developed by Carnegie Mellon University' CREATE Lab in the Robotics Institute's, and Pittsburgh housing data has been a particular focus for project scientist Anne Wright for the past two years.
Data is at the heart of EarthTime , a visualization tool developed by Carnegie Mellon University' CREATE Lab in the Robotics Institute's, and Pittsburgh housing data has been a particular focus for project scientist Anne Wright for the past two years.
Merging Stars Produce Glowing Blue Ring Nebula
Sixteen years ago, a team of astronomers working for NASA's now-defunct Galaxy Evolution Explorer mission, known as GALEX, spotted a star with an unusual ultraviolet ring around it in images obtained by the space telescope. The object, which was unlike anything the astronomers had seen before, was nicknamed the Blue Ring Nebula because of its appearance (though its blue color actually represents invisible ultraviolet light that has been intentionally color-coded blue in images).
Sixteen years ago, a team of astronomers working for NASA's now-defunct Galaxy Evolution Explorer mission, known as GALEX, spotted a star with an unusual ultraviolet ring around it in images obtained by the space telescope. The object, which was unlike anything the astronomers had seen before, was nicknamed the Blue Ring Nebula because of its appearance (though its blue color actually represents invisible ultraviolet light that has been intentionally color-coded blue in images).
One challenge to life in space is power: how to keep humans cozy and robots working when there are no built-in power outlets and when solar power is not always an option.
Vega flight VV17 failure: Arianespace and ESA appoint an independent Inquiry Commission
On Tuesday 17 November, Arianespace announced the loss of the Vega VV17 mission, carrying two payloads: SEOSAT-Ingenio for ESA and TARANIS for the French space agency, CNES.
On Tuesday 17 November, Arianespace announced the loss of the Vega VV17 mission, carrying two payloads: SEOSAT-Ingenio for ESA and TARANIS for the French space agency, CNES.
The Stephen Hawking Centre for Theoretical Cosmology has teamed up with Discovery on a documentary series exploring new windows on our Universe. We are grateful for this unique opportunity to continue Stephen Hawking's vision of reaching out, especially to younger audiences, to inspire curiosity about our Universe and the huge progress currently being made to unveil its secrets Paul Shellard The Universe Unravelled series premieres on Discovery+ in November 2020, coinciding with the UK launch of this new digital platform.
The European Space Agency (ESA) have formally adopted Ariel, the first mission dedicated to study the nature, formation and evolution of exoplanets. Professor Neil Bowles , from the Department of Physics , said: 'The team in Oxford have been involved with the Ariel mission since it was originally proposed in 2014 and it's fantastic to see it progress to mission adoption.
Major new research project will slash train delays and improve passenger experience
A new research project aimed at improving railway navigation technology in an effort to reduce train delays and increase passenger experience has been launched at the University of Birmingham. The project aims to tackle one of the rail sector's biggest challenges: how to pinpoint the accurate location of a moving train.
A new research project aimed at improving railway navigation technology in an effort to reduce train delays and increase passenger experience has been launched at the University of Birmingham. The project aims to tackle one of the rail sector's biggest challenges: how to pinpoint the accurate location of a moving train.
Sprites, elves, jets... few people know that scientists habitually use such other-worldly words to describe transient luminous events or TLEs, light flashes that occur during active storms just a few tens of kilometres over our heads.
News in Brief
Life Sciences - Jan 21
Genomics: sequencing of the giant genome of the Australian lungfish shed a new light on the land conquest by vertebrates
Genomics: sequencing of the giant genome of the Australian lungfish shed a new light on the land conquest by vertebrates
Health - Jan 20
Designer DNA Therapeutic Wipes Out Cancer Stem Cells, Treats Multiple Myeloma in Mice
Designer DNA Therapeutic Wipes Out Cancer Stem Cells, Treats Multiple Myeloma in Mice