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Physics

The universe's biggest mysteries - with Gianfranco Bertone

The new astronomy is based on gravitational waves, rather than lights and telescopes, and it enables scientists to observe

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Talks and shows

The origin of our universe from the multiverse

Wed 03 Aug 2022

Discover cosmologist Laura Mersini-Houghton's ground-breaking theory.

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Physics

What's eating the universe? - with Paul Davies

What are the unexplained riddles of the universe? Award-winning physicist Paul Davies talks you through the strange enigmas that

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Physics

Is time travel real? - with Colin Stuart

We can easily travel back and forth in space, but can we travel back and forth in time? Colin Stuart explains why time travel is

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Livestream
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Talks and shows

Searching for new physics with low-energy techniques

Wed 12 Oct 2022

Learn how nuclear, particle and astrophysics intersect in the search for undiscovered phenomena that would herald new physics.

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Physics

Pinhole cameras

Take authentic vintage-style photos with a camera you can make yourself.

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Physics

What Does the Future of Space Travel Look Like? - with Chris Impey

The race to explore space is speeding up, Chris Impey looks at the astronomy and technology to bring people to the last frontier

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Physics

Are We Alone in the Universe? - with Paul Davies

Is there life on other planets? And how would we know if our galaxy had been observed by intelligent extraterrestrial lifeforms?

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Livestream
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Talks and shows

Solar system science from the James Webb Space Telescope

Tue 12 Jul 2022

Join NASA scientist Naomi Rowe-Gurney as she explores the Webb telescope.

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Video the sun
Physics

Nuclear Fusion and the Race to Power the Planet - with Arthur Turrell

What is nuclear fusion, and could it really help combat the climate emergency?

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