
Earth holds the key to detecting life beyond our solar system
Atmospheric modelling lays foundations of detecting exoplanet biosignatures.
Atmospheric modelling lays foundations of detecting exoplanet biosignatures.
Mystery of the Star of Bethlehem
St Andrews astronomer reaches for the stars
First time this effect has been observed beyond the solar system
Galaxies flying away faster than current theory allows
Multidisciplinary centre for exoplanet science to study what makes humanity ‘special’
Stars turn out for University Observatory Open Night
Is there life on HD164595b? The news that Russian scientists observed an unexplained ‘strong signal’ from a star just 95 light years away has piqued the interest of scientists and would-be alien hunters worldwide. Dr Alan Penny, an Honorary Reader at the School of Physics and Astronomy and Co-ordinator of the UK’s Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Research Network, […]
Galaxies map allows scientists to measure the expansion of the Universe
2 million year old ‘Hot Jupiter’ discovered by international team