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Will Triggs

Space

Gravity vs magnetism: Star-forming interaction revealed

For the 1st time, scientists have traced how magnetic fields in star-forming clouds interact with gravity to control the birth of new stars.
Space

Scientists reveal largest universe simulation yet produced

Astronomers have unveiled the largest universe simulation yet. It will help scientists prepare to tackle the Euclid space telescope's data.
Human World

Artificial photosynthesis breakthrough! Solar fuels to come?

Scientists have developed a new molecule that might bring artificial photosynthesis - and clean, sun-powered fuels - a step closer.

JUICE mission to Jupiter completes Venus flyby

The JUICE mission successfully performed a gravity assist around Venus on August 31, 2025, helping it pick up speed for its long journey to Jupiter.
Space

Star survives black hole, returns for another round

Astronomers have made the first confirmed detection of a star surviving destruction at the hands of a supermassive black hole. Then it returned for round 2.
Human World

Starship redeems itself in spectacular 10th test flight

After a series of explosive failures this year, SpaceX’s Starship saw spectacular success during its 10th flight test on August 26, 2025.
Spaceflight

First images from Proba-3, the 2-part sun observer

ESA has unveiled the 1st images from Proba-3, an ambitious mission using 2 satellites to reveal the sun's outer atmosphere through artificial solar eclipses.
Earth

Did sunscreen help ancient humans survive a pole shift?

Did sunscreen help ancient humans when Earth's magnetic field grew dangerously thin some 41,000 years ago? A new study suggests it did.
Earth

A change of tune: Birdsong evolves, says AI-powered study

A new study of songbirds has found evidence for a dynamic musical culture, with birdsong evolving over time due to aging and migration.
Space

Solar wind might make water on the moon, study says

A new NASA study has found strong evidence that the solar wind constantly fired out by the sun produces water on our moon.