Ghosts in the universe
It may be that not all black holes have formed in the usual way: massive stars collapsing under their gravitational pressure. During the Big Bang, large enough inhomogeneities in matter… Read More »Ghosts in the universe
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Science in the Desert: Interview with Former Array Maintenance Manager at the World’s Largest Telescope ALMA – SCS Interview #2
Dr. David Rabanus worked as array maintenance manager for the world’s largest telescope, ALMA, in the Atacama desert in Chile. ALMA observes parts of the night sky that regular telescopes… Read More »Science in the Desert: Interview with Former Array Maintenance Manager at the World’s Largest Telescope ALMA – SCS Interview #2
Astronomical Images: When people look at an atlas and see a photograph – A conversation with Joni Tammi
Since the early 20th century, astronomy has been evolving far beyond the optical telescope. While powerful optical telescopes are still very much a viable tool for astronomers, astronomical scientists are… Read More »Astronomical Images: When people look at an atlas and see a photograph – A conversation with Joni Tammi
Understanding something as simple as the Sun – A conversation with Lucie Green
Prof. Lucie Green is a solar physicist based at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, UCL’s Department of Space and Climate Physics. Besides being a great scientist, Lucie Green is also… Read More »Understanding something as simple as the Sun – A conversation with Lucie Green
Gravitational waves from the heavens
Roughly a month ago, neutron stars made it to the headlines. For the first time, we were able to see two neutron stars colliding with each other. Why is that… Read More »Gravitational waves from the heavens
Can we predict solar superstorms?
Coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are spectacular eruptions coming from the Sun. They also are the major drivers of solar storms on Earth. Solar storms can cause disruptions to space- and… Read More »Can we predict solar superstorms?