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Catastrophic blasts halted star birth in massive galaxy
Powerful explosions inside a massive galaxy stopped stars from being formed and prevented it from expansion in the early Universe, scientists have found.
- Catastrophic blasts halted star birth in massive galaxy
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Scientists discover new image of nebula NGC 1788
The delicate nebula NGC 1788, located in a dark and often neglected corner of the Orion constellation, is revealed in this finely nuanced image. -
Source of some gamma ray light still a mystery
A new analysis of data collected by NASA's Fermi telescope has suggested these so-called active galactic nuclei account for no over 30 per cent of the universe's gamma ray glow. -
Relic primitive star uncovered
The discovery of a relic star has provided support to the theory that our galaxy underwent a cannibal phase, growing to its current size by swallowing dwarf galaxies and other galactic building blocks. 
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Mars orbiter performance impresses scientists
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has sent back 100 terabytes of information since 2006. It has completed its primary science phase in 2008 and continues investigations of Mars' surface, subsurface and atmosphere. -
Many alien star clusters fill the Milky Way: Study
A study has revealed that many of the star clusters in the galaxy are foreigners - having been born elsewhere and then migrating to Milky Way. -
Three science missions for future study: ESA
The three missions have been approved by the ESA’s Science Programme Committee.