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Researchers have developed a precision magnetometer based on a special material that changes optical properties in response ...

New research shows Uranus’ fierce radiation belts were a short-lived blast from a solar storm, reshaping what Voyager 2 ...

Chandrayaan-3 has uncovered a "far more active" and dynamic electrical environment near the Moon's south pole than previously ...

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Physics World is delighted to announce its Top 10 Breakthroughs of the Year for 2025, which includes research in astronomy, ...

Artificial intelligence is quietly rewriting the rules of space weather forecasting, turning what used to be a hazy two-day ...

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