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Astronomers discover four new ‘hot Jupiters’
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/april/hot-jupiters
An international team of space scientists have discovered four new ‘hot Jupiters’ in our galaxy.
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University renews pledge for diversity in space
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/march/space-census
The University of Leicester has today (Tuesday) reaffirmed its commitment to driving diversity in the UK space industry, following publication of...
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NASA Mars Rover set for touchdown on Red Planet
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/mars-rover
Space scientists around the world will hold their breath on Thursday as NASA’s latest mission to Mars attempts a daring landing on the Red Planet.
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Swirlonic super particles baffle physicists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/swirlonic
In recent years, active, self-propelled particles have received growing interest amongst the scientific community.
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Leicester graduate launches space career with NASA
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/nasa-fellowship
A University of Leicester graduate has described the ‘dream’ of finding out he’d landed a prestigious research position with NASA.
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Space Park Leicester’s ESA Business Incubation Centre UK welcomes first recruits
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/january/space-park-lenke
A team of University of Leicester researchers undertaking pioneering research using space data have been named as the first successful applicants...
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Space scientists look to face down climate change
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/january/sprint-funding
Two pioneering projects led by space scientists at the University of Leicester have been awarded a share of research funding by the UK Space Agency.
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Leicester students solve age-old question: How much Christmas spirit is needed to lift Santa’s sleigh?
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/december/christmas-spirit
Students at the University of Leicester have discovered the answer to an age-old question this Christmas: just how much Christmas spirit is...
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Leicester students crack mystery of Rudolph’s red nose
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/december/rudolph-redshift
Of all Santa Claus’ reindeer, Rudolph is best known for his bright red nose.
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Research presents most detailed ever catalogue of our galactic neighbourhood
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/december/gaia-space-observatory-findings
An international team of astronomers, including experts from the University of Leicester, announced the most detailed ever catalogue of stars in a...