MACHOs and WIMPs: The secrets of dark matter and energy
In the next instalment of her ‘Physics under Pressure’ series, Tessa Hayhurst explores our current knowledge of dark matter and energy.
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Discovering the stars: The need for gender equality in space
Olivia Allen discusses the gender inequality experienced by Bell Burnell, notably how her discovery gave her male colleagues a Nobel Prize.
The Moon is much older than we thought
Billie Delpino reports on a new study that suggests the Moon may have formed 40 million years earlier than previously thought.
Setting sail from the shores of the cosmic ocean: Humanity and the search for alien life
Ilke Boran explores the origins of life and identifies moons beyond Earth with the potential to support thriving biological systems.
A Conversation with Professor Rob Fender
Catch our first ever CHALK TALK happening 6th of May at 8pm ! Our first speaker, Professor Rob Fender, who is currently the head of the Astrophysics sub-department, will deliver an exciting discussion regarding his research interests as well as other relevant topics The Teams link to access this talk can be found in our…