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Looking at the dark side of matter with the Large Hadron Collider

In this Science at Sheffield seminar, Professor Davide Costanzo explains some of the dark matter research being carried out at CERN's Large Hadron Collider.

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The quantum future of telescopes | Physics & Astronomy

The first telescopes were built more than 400 years ago, and telescopes are still used by astrophysicists to study the cosmos. But a lot has changed in science since the time of Galileo and Kepler.…

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Atomically thin two-dimensional materials beyond graphene

Professor Alexander Tartakovskii gives an overview of his research for the Science at Sheffield seminar series.

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Converting red light to blue: Understanding energetic up and down conversion in organic semiconductors

Dr Jenny Clark gives an overview of her research for the Science at Sheffield seminar series.

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Making our teaching labs safe | Physics & Astronomy

Dr Mark Quinn, from the Department of Physics and Astronomy, gives us a look at the face-to-face teaching in one of our undergraduate Physics labs, and the safety measures we’ve put in place to…

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Undergraduate study in Physics and Astronomy

A taste of what undergraduate study is like in Physics and Astronomy

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Scientists observe largest solar flare in 12 years

The Sun’s largest solar flare in more than 12 years – and the eighth largest since modern records began in 1996 – has been captured in high detail by a team of researchers from the…

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Spectacular star system discovered which could explode to create powerful cosmic firework display

A spectacular star system wrapped in an elegant spiral dust cloud has been discovered by astronomers. The system is believed to contain a star that is spinning extremely fast, which could produce one…

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Science Communication MSc

The Science Communication MSc at the University of Sheffield allows you to explore your creative voice within the dynamic field of SciComm. Gain the creative media, journalistic and critical…

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Project SunbYte: Outreach

The Sheffield University Nova Balloon Lifted Solar Telescope (SunbYte) is a high-altitude balloon experiment devised and run largely by students at the University of Sheffield. Watch to find out a…

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Star Death

Paul Crowther provides an overview of the final stages in the evolution stars, including Planetary Nebulae and supernovae, enhanced by stunning images from NASA spacecraft and artists impressions of…

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Background to the Sounds of the Cosmos

Professor Paul Crowther and Stewart Campbell talk about their plans for the groundbreaking Sounds of the Cosmos. They discuss the format of the event, challenges faced along the way and the…

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The Future

Paul Crowther provides an overview of the contemporary questions in astrophysics, including the nature of dark matter, the search for planets around other stars and how they will be addressed by…

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Galaxies and The Universe

Paul Crowther provides an overview of the different types of galaxy, plus galaxy clusters and the three dimensional structure of the local Universe , enhanced by stunning images from NASA spacecraft,…

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The Solar System

Paul Crowther provides an overview of the planets, asteroids and comets within our Solar System, plus a sense of its scale, enhanced by stunning images from astronauts and NASA, ESA spacecraft.

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The Milky Way

Paul Crowther provides an overview of the content of our Milky Way galaxy, including its central supermassive black hole, our satellite galaxies and the future merger of our Milky Way and Andromeda,…

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