Black out: what happens during an eclipse?
Wed 09 June 2021
What is an annular solar eclipse - and before scientific understanding, what did people think when the Moon covered the Sun?
Physics & Astrophysics
New physics against the odds
Thu 22 April 2021
Scientists working at the Large Hadron Collider have found some unusual results that potentially contradict the current and established theory of elementary particles. But as Professor Tim Gershon from the Department of Physics explains, there is still a long way to go before we re-write the rule book.
Doctor Who and the Moon
Thu 04 March 2021
Science fiction is a gateway for children and adults to explore and understand scientific premises and for a long time Doctor Who has captivated and inspired audiences. Dr Elizabeth Stanway from Warwick’s Astrophysics research group discusses ‘real’ science content about the Moon which has appeared in Doctor Who annuals during a period when public interest in our nearest neighbour was waning.
Women in science, innovate in science
Wed 10 February 2021
On the UN's International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we hear from young researchers at Warwick and ask them about their hopes for their research and the importance of equality in their chosen field.
How to make Christmas 2020 really different
Thu 17 December 2020
From watching a little-known festive film, to trying a Victorian parlour game or even spotting a once in a lifetime astronomic occurrence, academics at the University of Warwick have compiled a few ideas to help you enjoy something different – deliberately – this Christmas.
Space, chaos and inspiring women: Professor Sandra Chapman on her career
Thu 03 December 2020
"It’s becoming more and more important that we think in whole system terms. How small changes can bring about large changes.” Professor Sandra Chapman, from Warwick’s Department of Physics reflects on delivering this year's Ed Lorenz lecture at the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU).
Dragons in the Sky
Fri 23 October 2020
In 793CE, monks recorded sightings of dragons in the skies above northern England. While the streaks of fire they witnessed were likely to be a meteor shower, they weren’t the first or the last to see dragons in the night sky. Dr Elizabeth Stanway looks at some of the other legends, myths and stories linking dragons and space.
The real Tatooine: Could there be life on other circumbinary planets?
Thu 10 September 2020
From Gallifrey to Tatooine, planets with multiple suns feature widely in science fiction, but there are currently only ten real ‘circumbinary’ planets identified by space scientists. Dr David Armstrong from Warwick’s Astrophysics research group considers what we know about planets with two stars – and asks if life could exist there.
Could we grow potatoes on Mars?
Tue 18 August 2020
Exploring habitability, on our own world and beyond, is a research priority for the University of Warwick. Ares Osborn from Warwick’s astrophysics group, explores one aspect of this topic - growing food on Mars.
Do meet your heroes: Don Pollaco on the day he met Neil Armstrong
Mon 13 July 2020
In a personal blog, written originally in 2013, Professor Don Pollaco describes the initial awkward moments during the life-changing evening when he met his hero, Neil Armstrong.