astronomy

Astronomy is the branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space and the physical universe as a whole.

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Scientists use n_TOF to investigate how cerium is produced in the Universe

The CERN facility allowed scientists to see how this rare Earth metal is synthesised in stars. The results open up new questions about stellar nucleosynthesis and the chemical evolution of galaxies

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Physics
21 March, 2024

Connecting the smallest and largest scales

The first edition of the EuCAPT annual symposium on 5-7 May saw hundreds of physicists discuss the latest opportunities and challenges in theoretical astroparticle physics and cosmology

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Physics
10 May, 2021

New APPEC strategy maps future of astroparticle research

Astroparticle Physics European Consortium (APPEC) launches new strategy to guide research priorities over next decade

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Physics
09 January, 2018

Doubly magic nickel from one proton away

Scientists at CERN’s ISOLDE facility have helped confirm that Nickel-78 is doubly magic by examining its nuclear neighbour, copper-79

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Experiments
24 November, 2017
Experiments
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24 November, 2017

Black hole aligns with Sun and CERN telescope

On 18 December 2016 the Sun aligned with the black hole in the centre of the Milky Way, allowing CAST to search for any exotic particles it might emit

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Experiments
19 December, 2016
Experiments
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19 December, 2016

ISOLDE sheds light on dying stars

An experiment conducted at CERN's ISOLDE facility may help scientists better to understand the collapse of massive stars

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Experiments
03 April, 2014
Experiments
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03 April, 2014

ESO celebrates its 50th anniversary

The European Southern Observatory, founded on 5 October 1962, has close links with CERN

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Physics
05 October, 2012
Physics
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05 October, 2012