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More than meets the eye: astronomers dig deep to find tiny but dangerous space debris

University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ astronomers have detected space debris fragments as small as 5 cm, tiny but dangerous objects that have gone undetected but could pose a threat to active satellites in key orbits.


Weighing newborn planets using their dusty fingerprints

University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ astronomers have found a new way to estimate the masses of planets hidden inside the dusty disks surrounding young stars.


Astronomers discover unique ‘inside out’ planetary system

University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ astronomers, using an ESA telescope, have discovered a planetary system with a distant rocky world that turns our understanding of planet formation upside down


The Cosmic Seesaw: Black holes eject material as winds or jets, but not both at once

Astronomers at the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ have discovered that black holes »å´Ç²Ô’t just consume matter — they manage it, choosing whether to blast it into space as high-speed jets or sweep it away in vast winds. 


Unexpected mysterious shockwave found around dead star

University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ astronomers have helped discover a beautiful yet mysterious shock wave around a dead star – a completely unexpected discovery.


ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ astronomer wins prestigious Royal Astronomical Society Award

Dr. Ingrid Pelisoli has been awarded the 2026 Fowler Award for her noteworthy early career contribution to astronomy


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