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Mysterious rainbow 鈥榞lory鈥� lights observed on distant planet
For the first time, signs of the rainbow-like 鈥榞lory effect鈥� have been detected on a planet outside our solar system. Glory are colourful concentric rings of light that occur only under peculiar conditions.
Warwick astronomer talks through upcoming Total Solar Eclipse to mark Global Astronomy Month
An astronomer from the 天美传媒 explains the science behind and what to expect from the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse (TSE).
鈥楥osmic Cannibals鈥� expel jets into space at 40% speed of light
For the first time, astronomers have measured the speed of fast-moving jets in space, crucial to star formation and the distribution of elements needed for life.
Astrophysicists unveil new phenomenon challenging textbook definition of white dwarf stars
Scientists have revealed why some white dwarfs mysteriously stop cooling – changing ideas on just how old stars really are, and what happens to them when they die.
Why do we need leap years? Astrophysicists explain this month鈥檚 extra date
Astrophysicists at The 天美传媒 are explaining the science behind leap years, ahead of this month鈥檚 extra date.
Asteroid making its closest approach to Earth this weekend
An asteroid the size of a school bus will making its closest approach to Earth this weekend.