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Research at Durham isn't just confined to life here on Earth. From learning about quasars to understanding the Cosmic Web, our cosmologists and astronomers are helping to unravel the mysteries of the universe. We're involved in some of the world's biggest projects to develop new telescopes that will give us an even clearer picture of space.

A cutting-edge new telescope instrument designed and built by an international team including Durham University has taken its first observations of the night sky.

Is there a black hole in our solar system? Physicists have speculated that the orbits of huge chunks of rock and ice in the outer solar system might have been influenced by a new planet called Planet 9.

Durham University's geographers have discovered more than 65,000 meltwater lakes on the edge of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet. The number of these lakes, identified using high-resolution satellite images, is more significant than previously thought. The satellite images covered five million square kilometres of the ice sheet - the world's largest ice mass.

Rapid melting of glaciers in Greenland is causing major concern but we know from many years of research that the problem is much more widespread. On the opposite side of the world, Antarctica stores enough frozen water to raise global sea levels by 58 metres. Our researchers have been working with an international team of scientists to build up the most complete picture to date of ice melting.

Climate change has been described as the most serious challenge facing the world today. As a world-leading research University and a major contributor to the local and national economy, we're working together across our whole community to tackle it.

People who hear voices, their families and mental health professionals will benefit from a new information and support website based on research by Durham University.

Millions of people worldwide work in low-waged, insecure jobs that don't provide a decent living with many also working in unsafe conditions that deny fundamental rights.

A political firebrand, a radical reformist and a leading society figure - the life and times of John George Lambton, first Earl of Durham, were truly captivating.

Our astronomers have identified a rare moment in the life of some of the universe's most energetic objects.

A tiny bug is the inspiration for research that could one day provide clean water or help ships sail more efficiently.

Imagine if you had a sexual image of yourself shared online without your consent. Sadly, this happens all too often and can be absolutely devastating for the victim.

Surprised by the headline? No wonder when discussions about greenhouse gas emissions tend to focus on statistics for countries, not institutions.