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Astronomers catch rare ‘hiccuping’ star in action for the first time

The rare cosmic event, which only occurs with exceptionally large stars between 60 to 150 times the mass of the sun, has been predicted in theory but never seen before

<p>The nebula surrounding HD 148937 as seen in visible light (ESO/VPHAS+ team)</p>

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Scientists solve mystery of why star pair has more than a million-year age gap

<p>An artist’s impression of the T Coronae Borealis star system, showing a red giant star and white dwarf orbiting each other (Nasa Goddard Space Flight Centre/PA)</p>

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Cosmic explosion to create bright ‘new star’ in night sky for several days

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New type of star gives clues to mysterious origin of magnetars

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Scientists capture sun-like star swallowing a planet whole

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Star ‘squeezed like toothpaste tube’ by supermassive black hole in cosmic show

Telescope captures the ghost of a giant star

When the biggest stars reach the end of their lives, they often go out with a bang, in an outburst called a supernova

Mon, 31 Oct, 2022

‘Pure evil’ murderer of Star Hobson jailed for at least 25 years

The “pure evil” woman who murdered 16-month-old Star Hobson has been told she must serve a minimum of 25 years in prison.

Wed, 15 Dec, 2021

Star Hobson murder: Woman who killed 16-month-old girl ‘pure evil’

The woman who killed 16-month-old Star Hobson is “pure evil” and “ascended from the bowels of hell”, the toddler’s great-grandfather said after she was convicted of murder.

Tue, 14 Dec, 2021

Telescope captures first image of multi-planet system orbiting Sun-like star

Astronomers say they have captured the first ever image of a young, Sun-like star alongside two giant exoplanets, located about 300 light years away.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2020

Three Cork restaurants receive first-time Michelin Star as Ireland celebrates 14 stars

Three Cork restaurants, all of which are first time recipients, are amongst 14 Irish restaurants awarded a coveted Michelin Star in the newly published 2019 Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland.

Mon, 01 Oct, 2018

Meath actress with 'lucky' Hollywood career set to star alongside Kevin Pollak in major movie role

A young Meath actress who has just landed a starring role in a new film alongside veteran Hollywood actor Kevin Polak, realises just how lucky she has been in competing for parts against up to 7,000 other hopefuls.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2018

The three things in life that James Kavanagh would rather throw in the bin

Snapchat star James Kavanagh appeared on Friday night’s Late Late Show alongside author Eoin Colfer and broadcaster Maura Derrane to take part in a trash-it-out segment.

Sat, 13 Jan, 2018