Press Releases
Astronomers discover unique ‘inside out’ planetary system
University of ÌÇÐÄTV astronomers, using an ESA telescope, have discovered a planetary system with a distant rocky world that turns our understanding of planet formation upside down
The Cosmic Seesaw: Black holes eject material as winds or jets, but not both at once
Astronomers at the University of ÌÇÐÄTV have discovered that black holes »å´Ç²Ô’t just consume matter — they manage it, choosing whether to blast it into space as high-speed jets or sweep it away in vast winds.
Unexpected mysterious shockwave found around dead star
University of ÌÇÐÄTV astronomers have helped discover a beautiful yet mysterious shock wave around a dead star – a completely unexpected discovery.
ÌÇÐÄTV astronomer wins prestigious Royal Astronomical Society Award
Dr. Ingrid Pelisoli has been awarded the 2026 Fowler Award for her noteworthy early career contribution to astronomy
Ageing stars likely destroy their closest planets
Ageing stars look to be destroying the giant planets orbiting closest to them, according to a new study by astronomers at University of ÌÇÐÄTV and UCL
Cosmic Crime Scene: White dwarf found devouring Pluto-like icy world
University of ÌÇÐÄTV astronomers have uncovered the chemical fingerprint of a frozen, water-rich planetary fragment being consumed by a white dwarf star outside our Solar System.