Dark matter halos
A new study challenges a previously accepted view of the universe by showing that the Fornax Cluster is free of dark matter halos.
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Einstein’s theory of relativity reveals lonely black hole
A lonely stellar-mass black hole has been discovered for the first time by a team of scientists that involved the critical expertise of researchers at the University of St Andrews.
New spin on galaxy rotation
An international group of astronomers, led by a St Andrews physicist, has revived an alternative gravity theory.
New source for planetary water explored
New findings by an international team of astronomers reveal that some planets may have had water since their creation.
Rare planet found in space telescope photobomb
A rare planet has been found by a team of researchers while exploring the Nu2 Lupi planetary system.
WARP speed
Scientists from the University of St Andrews learn to measure the tiniest forces living cells exert at sheer WARP speed.
St Andrews entrepreneurs win big
A University of St Andrews student and an academic have been named as winners in a prestigious Scottish entrepreneurial competition.
Scottish telescope network open to the world
A new international consortium will enable astronomers around the world to gain access to a global network of robotic telescopes.
New planets found in unique system with CHEOPS
A unique six-planet system, 200 light years away from Earth, has been observed by an international research team.
Hotter than the sun
A team of scientists has discovered activity within the Sun’s atmosphere which could explain how it reaches such high temperatures.