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An image of yellow squiggles and lines to represent a neutrino.

Talks and shows

Ghost particle: The neutrino's impact on cosmic science

Thu 17 Aug 2023

Discover the power of neutrinos, the ghost particle that could answer some of the greatest mysteries in the Universe.

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Livestream
Two astronauts and a rocket are standing on the surface of a planet. It is dusty and red.

Talks and shows

The ethics of space exploration

Thu 10 Aug 2023

Join astrophysics engineer Erika Nesvold as she navigates the complex world of space settlement.

The ethics of space exploration Read more
In-person
A giant yellow gas cloud in the middle of space.

Talks and shows

An introduction to cosmic inflation

Thu 13 Jul 2023

The big bang is known as the origin of our universe. But what came before?

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In-person / Livestream
A pink and blue gas cloud floating in space.

Discourses

Discourse: Charting the evolution of the Universe

Thu 29 Jun 2023

Renowned cosmologist Brian Keating unravels the mysteries of the Universe.

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In-person
A picture showing lots of different exoplanets that have been discovered.

Talks and shows

Exoplanets and the future of humanity

Sat 10 Jun 2023

Astronomer Chris Impey takes us on a journey of space exploration to discover the latest research into life beyond our planet.

Exoplanets and the future of humanity Read more
In-person
A view of the ocean, with a pink sunset just above the horizon.

Talks and shows

Blue machine: Uncovering the ocean's power

Thu 01 Jun 2023

Former Christmas Lecturer Helen Czerski explores one of earth's most complex systems: the ocean.

Blue machine: Uncovering the ocean's power Read more
In-person
Composite image of the Tarantula Nebula: Royal blue and purple gas clouds interact with red and orange gas clouds, as specks of light and large gleaming stars peek through. The blue and purple patches represent X-ray data from Chandra. The most striking blue cloud is shaped like an upward pointing triangle at the center. Wispy white clouds outline this blue triangle. Inside this frame is a gleaming star with six long, thin spikes. Beside it is a cluster of smaller bright blue specks showing young stars.

Talks and shows

Sounds of spacetime

Fri 19 May 2023

Discover the amazing power of using gravitational waves to listen to the Universe.

Sounds of spacetime Read more
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Physics

Unlocking the potential of superconductors - with Felix Flicker

Superconductors could revolutionise electricity production - if scientists can crack the code of getting them to work at room

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In-person
A designed image with lots of bright blue, pink and yellow lines. Some of them converge in the middle.

Talks and shows

Tough science made simple

Wed 10 May 2023

Discover how to make the world of complex science concepts easier to understand.

Tough science made simple Read more
In-person
A red fiery sun lies in the middle of a black background.

Talks and shows

Fusion energy: The power of the stars

Wed 03 May 2023

Discover the science behind fusion energy and its potential to transform the current energy landscape.

Fusion energy: The power of the stars Read more

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