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Galaxy confirmed to be free of dark matter

After 40 hours of observations, astronomers have found no trace of the mysterious substance

A last gasp for large galaxies

Before shutting down, massive galaxies undergo a final stage of star formation

Parker touches the Sun’s outer atmosphere

The NASA probe reveals the secrets of the corona region

Walking in the Moon’s shadows

Replica of lunar surface used to test rovers

Witnessing a neutron star’s birth

Was the blue outburst the creation of a superdense star?

Life could neutralise Venus’s acidic cloud

Microbial life could create habitable pockets in the clouds of Venus

Cutting edge: Chris Lintott

From our cosmic neighbours to the deepest depths, the JWST will expand our galactic horizons

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Welcome

Editor Chris Bramley welcomes you to the 200th issue