Asteroids in the solar system could contain undiscovered, superheavy elements

Scientists have been searching Earth’s surface for superheavy elements too difficult to make in the lab, but now, many are looking to the skies instead.

Johann Rafelski, Professor of Physics, University of Arizona • conversation
Oct. 27, 2023 ~8 min

Latest Gaia data release reveals rare lenses, cluster cores and unforeseen science

The European Space Agency’s Gaia mission has released a goldmine of knowledge about our galaxy and beyond. Among other findings, the star surveyor has

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Oct. 10, 2023 ~10 min


James Lovelock: the scientist-inventor who transformed our view of life on Earth

Lovelock’s Gaia hypothesis suggested that Earth could be considered a single, self-regulating organism.

Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth System Science, UCL • conversation
July 28, 2022 ~7 min

Mars surface shaped by catastrophic flooding

Harvard researcher explains how overflowing rivers billions of years ago helped shape what Mars looks like today.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Jan. 31, 2022 ~6 min

Gaia: scientists take a step closer to revealing origins of our galaxy

An international team of astronomers, led by the University of Cambridge, announced the most detailed ever catalogue of the stars in a huge swathe of our Milky

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Dec. 3, 2020 ~4 min

Gaia spots a ‘ghost’ galaxy next door

The Gaia satellite has spotted an enormous ‘ghost’ galaxy lurking on the outskirts of the Milky Way. 

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 13, 2018 ~6 min

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