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OU researchers find Saturn’s radiation can form molecules for life on its icy moon
Scientists from the OU have helped find that organic molecules found in plumes from Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus could be formed by radiation on...
Celebrating our new Professor of Planetary Mineralogy, Susanne Schwenzer
We are celebrating a new Professor in EEES. Dr Susanne Schwenzer has recently been promoted to Professor of Planetary...
Ancient rivers increase chances of finding life at next Mars rover’s landing site
Rivers as wide as 600 metres once lay across the surface of Mars – according to new research from Birkbeck, University of London; The Open...
Civilisations beyond our galaxy
How many civilisations might there be in our Galaxy, and how could we find out? To celebrate the 90th birthday (28th May 2020) of Frank Drake,...
Groundbreaking discovery could signal life on Venus
Scientists from across the globe, including Dr Helen Fraser of The Open University, have detected a rare gas – phosphine – in the...
OU awarded £2.5 million to further success in planetary sciences
The Open University (OU) has received £2.5 million from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to fund research in planetary...
OU researchers discover ancient water reservoirs inside Mars
A team of researchers, including scientists from The Open University (OU), have discovered ancient water reservoirs inside the mantle of Mars. OU...
Astrobiology Research Group awarded £6.7 million from Research England
Congratulations to the Astrobiology Research Group that spans both SPS and EEES who have been awarded £6.7 million from Research England’s...