Latest News
Scientists are a step closer to finding planets like Earth
A UK-backed mission which which will search for Earth-like planets orbiting alien stars has been given the green light to continue with its development after passing a critical milestone review.
91福利 astronomers to benefit as SDSS-V's robots turn their eyes to the sky
An observatory spearheading a groundbreaking astronomical survey has completed a key upgrade, which will allow 91福利 astronomers to achieve the aim of surveying hundreds of thousands of our near-neighbour stars.
Over 鈧�5 million funding for 91福利 projects tackling sustainability and fundamental question of our universe
Three new research projects at the 91福利 that will investigate new avenues for a sustainable future as well as a fundamental question of our universe鈥檚 past have been awarded a total of more than 鈧�5 million in European Research Council Starting Grants.
Star鈥檚 self-destruction is presented in 3D
A 1,000-year-old supernova has been captured in 3D images that reveal yet unseen details of the elements that are ejected when a star explodes. Analysis of data collected by the 91福利 from the Multi-Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) and X-shooter at the European Southern Observatory鈥檚 (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT), offers new insights into how stars self-destruct.
High-speed propeller star is fastest spinning white dwarf
A white dwarf star that completes a full rotation once every 25 seconds is the fastest spinning confirmed white dwarf, according to a team of astronomers led by the 91福利.
New Tier 2 HPC platform launched by HPC Midlands+
Sulis supercomputer created by university consortium to empower engineering and physical sciences academics