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This image combines data from four space telescopes to create a multi-wavelength view of all that remains of RCW 86, the oldest documented example of a supernova.
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'Crisis averted' as experts confirm universe's expansion IS acce…

Our universe's expansion is still accelerating despite recent claims suggesting otherwise, an international team of astrophysicists say. They refuted a study published last year claiming the growth of the universe is slowing and...
An artist’s impression of the galaxy CRISTAL-02, with a huge plume of cold gas extending away from it. This plume is almost as long as the galaxy itself, which is a telltale sign that gas is being driven out of the galaxy.
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Galaxy-killing wind discovered in the early universe

From left, winner of the Michael Penston Thesis Prize for 2025 Dr Thomas Baycroft, winner of the Keith Runcorn Prize Dr Hannah Sanderson and winner of the Patricia Tomkins Thesis Prize Dr Justin Tabbett.
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This artist's impression shows two Earth-sized worlds passing in front of their parent red dwarf star in the TRAPPIST-1 system 40 light-years away.
Red dwarf stars detected 'eating' Earth-like planets
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A split image showing an active Sun during solar maximum (on the left, taken in 2014) and a quiet Sun during solar minimum (on the right, taken in 2019).
Listening to Sun’s 'heart' hints our star could be changing
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Professor Dr Heike Rauer receives the 2026 Caroline Herschel Medal at a ceremony at the British Embassy in Berlin.
2026 Caroline Herschel Medal presented to exoplanet scientist in Berlin
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Clockwise, from top left, Dr Olivia Keenan, Professor Peter Gallagher, Professor Jorick Vink, Dr Andy Nowacki, Dr Emma Woodfield and Professor David Alexander were all elected as councillors following the Royal Astronomical Society’s AGM on Friday 8 May. nset, Dr Sheona Urquhart, of The Open University, was re-elected as a Secretary for a five-year term.
Six new trustees elected to RAS Council
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This image combines data from four space telescopes to create a multi-wavelength view of all that remains of RCW 86, the oldest documented example of a supernova.
Research Highlights
'Crisis averted' as experts confirm universe's expansion IS accelerating
An artist’s impression of the galaxy CRISTAL-02, with a huge plume of cold gas extending away from it. This plume is almost as long as the galaxy itself, which is a telltale sign that gas is being driven out of the galaxy.
Research Highlights
Galaxy-killing wind discovered in the early universe
This artist's impression shows two Earth-sized worlds passing in front of their parent red dwarf star in the TRAPPIST-1 system 40 light-years away.
Research Highlights
Red dwarf stars detected 'eating' Earth-like planets
A split image showing an active Sun during solar maximum (on the left, taken in 2014) and a quiet Sun during solar minimum (on the right, taken in 2019).
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Listening to Sun’s 'heart' hints our star could be changing
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