Explainer: what is a neutron star?
They’re are the overachievers of the universe: incredibly dense but very small when compared to others stars. So how much do we know about the extreme behaviour of neutron stars?
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What if the Big Bang wasn’t the beginning? Our research suggests it may have taken place inside a black hole
New theory makes testable predictions.
Radio telescopes help scientists map molecules in space and uncover where and how stars form
Interstellar maps can help scientists find patterns that tell them about fundamental chemical processes in the cosmos.
Giuseppe Conte: how Italy’s prime minister survived the collapse of his own government
The fragile coalition between the League and Five Star Movement has fallen to pieces – and Giuseppe Conte is the last man standing.
Did ‘dark matter’ or a star called Nemesis kill the dinosaurs?
A cosmological event could have unleased the huge comet or asteroid that led to the demise of the dinosaurs.
Masters of the Air: ten other films and TV shows about the ‘friendly invasion’ of the American Eighth Air Force
The American military buildup in Britain –popularly known as the “friendly invasion” – was an unprecedented moment in British history.
Saturn’s moon Titan may harbour simple life forms – and reveal how organisms first formed on Earth
Scientists discover rare molecules on Titan which suggests it’s creating the building blocks of life.
James Webb space telescope uncovers chemical secrets of distant world – paving the way for studying Earth‑like planets
The James Webb space telescope is making the headlines again – this time completing its first chemical inventory of a distant, exotic world.
What science can tell us about the ‘world’s largest sapphire’
The world’s biggest known sapphire was formed and shaped by natural processes millions of years ago.
Men’s Cricket World Cup: diversity must be one of the rewards of a successful tournament
Participation in grassroots cricket by black and minority ethic players is strong, but players often experience exclusion and racism.
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