Runaway star ejected from the centre of the Milky Way at incredible speed
Astronomers have identified a runaway star travelling at an incredible 6 million kilometres per hour, ejected by the supermassive black...
Buckyballs in space: how complex carbon molecules form in space
The mystery of how complex carbon molecules--buckyballs-- came to be detected in interstellar space may have been solved.
Some ancient Globular Clusters may not be ancient at all
New research has provided some surprising answers regarding the origins of globular clusters the oldest visible objects in the Universe — some...
Side stepping Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle isn’t easy
The uncertainty principle provides a constant hindrance to the sensitivity of equipment such as LIGO's interferometer and new research shows,...
Black Holes could stunt the growth of dwarf galaxies
In smaller galaxies, large-scale winds from active black holes could hinder the formation of stars.
Molten exoplanets may explain the formation of Earth-like worlds
The study of molten exoplanets around Sun-like stars may provide answers as to the formation of Earth-like planets and the...
Super-Superposition: 2,000 atoms in ‘two places at once’
A new record for the most atoms placed in a quantum superposition simultaneously has been set by researchers - pushing the boundary...
Quantum satellite investigates the gap between Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity
An international team of scientists has attempted to test the effects of gravity on quantum entanglement using the Micius Quantum...
Astronomers find clues of a volcanically active exomoon
Clues pointing towards a volcanically active exomoon hidden outside our solar system — a violent and dangerous world — have been discovered by astronomers.
Biofluorescence shining light on the search for alien life
Worlds with a fluorescent glow may indicate signs of alien life.
‘Baby’ planet two to three times the size of Jupiter discovered
Baby planet, doo doo doo doo doo doo...
Researchers simulate millions of virtual universes to study star formation
Two-thousand processors simulated more than 8 million universes and countless galaxies.
Physicists are a step closer to a theory of quantum gravity
A new study outlines the conditions that couple quantum gravity and low-energy physics.
‘Hidden’ ancient galaxies discovery may redefine our understanding of the Universe
The wealth of newly discovered ancient galaxies suggests that scientists may have to refine their model of the universe.
Physicists measure quantum entanglement in chemical reactions
The discovery has implications for the improvement of technologies like solar energy systems.
Physicists count sound particles with a quantum microphone
Using sound, rather than light, could lead to more efficient and more compact quantum computers.
Einstein’s General Relativity passes the test at the centre of our Galaxy
A brave star and a supermassive black hole confirm Einstein's theory of general relativity.
Quark-Gluon Plasma that filled the early Universe investigated by ALICE
Physicists at CERN probed exotic subatomic particles -- and found some unexpected results.
Astronomers map the Local Void – the huge “nothingness” surrounding the Milky Way
The new study explains why our galaxy doesn't travel with the expansion of the universe.
