ET signal turns out to be humans phoning home
October 26, 2021The results are in from a study of a strange signal picked up last year by the Breakthrough Listen project. It turns out to be Earth-based interference from human technologies, not a signal from the Proxima Centauri system.
Unveiling galaxies at cosmic dawn that were hiding behind the dust
September 23, 2021Scientists discover two galaxies that formed more than 13 billion years ago, that have been hidden by dust until now.
Kat Ross announced as Sydney Observatory Astronomy Ambassador
September 8, 2021The Powerhouse has announced the appointment of Kat Ross, astrophysicist and founder of the #IncludeHer campaign, as the new Sydney Observatory Astronomy Ambassador.
Five new doctorates from ICRAR/UWA
July 30, 2021Five ICRAR students have been awarded their PhDs in a ceremony at UWA.
ICRAR recognised for commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in ASA Pleiades Awards
July 20, 2021The University of Western Australia node of ICRAR was presented with a Gold Pleiades Award.
Galactic fireworks: stunning features of nearby galaxies revealed
July 16, 2021Breathtaking images of galaxies close to the Milky Way have been released by an international team of astronomers exploring the mystery of how stars are born.