LJMU to build world's largest robotic telescope
Liverpool John Moores University will start work on the world's largest robotic telescope after a £4 million boost from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
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Gold for Astrophysics at Chelsea
Astrophysicists plant ‘Dark Matter’ at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Massive stars sound warning they are about to go supernova
In a new study, published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, researchers have for the first time simulated how these massive stars seemingly fade away and disappear when they enter their pre-explosion phase.
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Scientists shed light on brightest event in Universe
Scientists at the Astrophysics Research Institute are shedding light on one of the brightest events in the history of the Universe.
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Cosmic explosions offer new clue to how stars become Black Holes
Scientists have witnessed for the first time exactly what happens to the most massive stars at the end of their lives.
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Hidden ‘fossil’ galaxy is missing link in Milky Way formation
Much of the Milky Way was formed 10 billion years ago by a massive collision with a relatively small galaxy dubbed Heracles, according to scientists in the UK.
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LJMU receives £1.3million for new STFC data science training centre
Liverpool John Moores University, in partnership with the University of Liverpool, are set to host a new £1.3million Centre for Doctoral Training providing comprehensive postgraduate training in data intensive science.
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Astro-ecology: Saving endangered animals with software for the stars
A collaboration between astrophysicists and ecologists at Liverpool John Moores University is helping to monitor rare and endangered species and stop poaching.
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Physicists to simulate the evolution of the Universe
ARI team awarded access to massive supercomputers
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New Scientist backs LJMU 'big idea'
A LJMU ‘big idea’ has been selected as one of the most innovative of the year by New Scientist.