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Science, Maths & Technology

The rules of the universe and how we work with them.
Science, Maths & Technology
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White dwarfs and neutron stars

Stars live their lives for millions or billions of years but will eventually die. Low mass stars (like the Sun) will end their lives producing so-called planetary nebulae, and leave behind a collapsed core known as a white dwarf. More massive stars will end their lives by exploding and producing a so-called supernova remnant, and leave a neutron...

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6 hrs
What astronomical object was the Christmas Star? article icon

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What astronomical object was the Christmas Star?

In the lead-up to the festive season, Dr Becca Whitehead explores what astronomical objects the Christmas Star could have been.

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5 mins
60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: The rotating moon video icon

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60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: The rotating moon

Discover how the Moon's orbit means we always see its best side...

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5 mins