physics Articles
Physics Without Frontiers
Dr Kate Shaw visit the University to talk about Physics Without Frontiers, an international effort to develop research in disenfranchised countries.
Witnessing the first ‘cosmic sonic boom’
Astronomers at the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics have detected interstellar gamma ray bursts using indirect methods for the first time.
From particle physics to techno music
Megan Robinson speaks to Manchester’s own Dr Rob Appleby, a particle physicist at CERN, about getting people engaged in science with all their senses
What you need to know about 2018’s Nobel Prize winners in science
Experts in laser physics, cancer therapy and genetic manipulation of viruses have been rewarded for their respective discoveries in physics, medicine and physiology and chemistry
CERN physicist accused of “sexist” comments
One of CERN’s lead contributory theorists, Professor Alexander Strumia, has been suspended after causing widespread outrage over his remarks in a gender equality seminar. In a workshop organised by CERN (The European Organization for Nuclear Research) on Friday 28th September, Strumia claimed that “physics was invented and built by men, it’s not by invitation”. It […]
Manchester scientists in breakthrough at CERN
University of Manchester scientists have successfully rotate a beam of high energy protons for the first time
A brief history of Stephen Hawking
“Look up at the stars and not down at your feet” – Professor Stephen Hawking
Rutherford centenary marked with new exhibition
Visitors of the university’s new heritage tour will be the first to see inside the private research rooms of the “father of nuclear physics”, 100 years after the splitting of the atom
The UK invests £65 million in particle physics
UK partners with US, committing a big investment for research of neutrinos
Review: The Infinite Monkey Cage
Megan Harvey reports on seeing the comedy science duo in front of a live audience at the Museum of Science & Industry
Jodrell Bank blocks home development plans
Fears of increased signal pollution from new homes behind ruling against 120-home development
UK scientists dominate at 2016 Nobel Prize ceremonies
Earlier this month, the prestigious Nobel Prize ceremonies began, with the prizes for Physics, Chemistry and Medicine and Physiology announced
Manchester scientists discuss the possibility of alien life
From supposed UFO sightings to rumours of abduction, one of science’s greatest unknowns—is there really alien life out there? Staff from the University of Manchester got together to discuss their views
Manchester Science Festival Explores the Funny Side of Dark Matter
The BBC’s Infinite Monkey Cage series recorded their latest episode at the Museum of Science and Industry in which they explored the unknown 95 per cent of the universe—dark energy and dark matter