Black holes: the meeting of gravity and quantum physics

Black holes: the meeting of gravity and quantum physics

Black holes: the meeting of gravity and quantum physics Published: We know that black holes exist through a mix of complex mathematics and astrophysics but linking mathematical ideas to what we can observe in the Universe is no easy task. Dr Daniel Terno and his team...
How can we make future places healthier spaces?

How can we make future places healthier spaces?

How can we make future places healthier spaces? Published: Professor Richard Harper, based at Lancaster University in the UK, is the principal investigator of a project called the Future Places Centre. This project is investigating how computing, the Internet of...
How do enzymes speed up chemical reactions?

How do enzymes speed up chemical reactions?

How do enzymes speed up chemical reactions? Published: Enzymes are the catalysts of life. They accelerate chemical reactions inside cells to incredible speeds. Enzymes are so extraordinary that we extract them from organisms, like bacteria, and use them for countless...
Can we harness the power of the oceans?

Can we harness the power of the oceans?

Can we harness the power of the oceans? Published: Professor Jennifer Franck leads a team of mechanical engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US who are working on a device that could turn the immense power of ocean tides into a sustainable...
Can we control the electrical activity in our brains?

Can we control the electrical activity in our brains?

Can we control the electrical activity in our brains? Published: Neuroscientists aim to understand how our brains work and what happens when they are not functioning properly. At the University of Oxford in the UK, Dr Adam Packer and his team are exploring how neurons...