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Strange new bursts of gamma-rays point to a new way to destroy a star
- University of Leicester academic in cosmic sighting
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Leicester scientists organise groundbreaking Saturn observational campaign
- Hubble Space Telescope, Cassini, Keck Observatory, VLT and IRTF to be used in month-long observation of Saturn’s auroras - coordinated by University of Leicester
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Cosmic explosions collide with art
- UK artist has produced an art installation inspired by University of Leicester astronomers’ discoveries of a gamma ray burst
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It’s raining on Saturn!
- A study led by the University of Leicester finds that charged-water "rain" from Saturn's rings falls across large swaths of the planet
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Turning massive cosmic explosions into art
- UK artist Dave Griffiths has produced an art installation inspired by University of Leicester astronomers’ discoveries of a gamma ray burst
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Broadcast date announced for quiz show recorded at the University of Leicester
- The BBC's 3rd Degree programme will be broadcast on Radio 4 on Monday 15th and Saturday 20th April
