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Ghost particle: The neutrino's impact on cosmic science

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

Ghost particle

Join us for an in-depth exploration of the elusive world of neutrinos. James Riordon guides us through the history and science behind the pursuit of the ghostly subatomic particle, the neutrino.

With approximately 100 trillion neutrinos passing through us every second, these particles hold the key to unlocking some of the Universe's greatest mysteries. From the discovery of neutrinos and their role in illuminating the Universe through neutrino telescopes to the challenges of detecting this elusive particle, this lecture explores the science behind the ghost particle.

Additionally, we will explore the potential of neutrinos to answer some of the biggest questions in the universe, including the composition of dark matter and the Universe's origin. This is a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the science behind the neutrino and its impact on our understanding of the cosmos.

Copies of James' latest book 'Ghost Particle: In Search of the Elusive and Mysterious Neutrino' are available to purchase after the talk.

Event type

This is a theatre and livestream event for an adult audience, where the speakers and audience in our Theatre are joined by our audience online. 

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About James Riordon

James Riordon
James Riordon

James Riordon is a science journalist who has written for Science News, Scientific American, New Scientist, Popular Science, Washington Post, Science, Ad Astra, Physics Today, and Analytical Chemistry. He is a past President of the DC Science Writers Association and Cofounder of the Southwest Science Writers Association.

Timing

Doors to the theatre will open at 6.45pm and the talk will begin at 7.00pm.

Accessibility

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Our theatre is equipped with an Audio Induction Loop. 

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