Space Week: exploring the final frontier
The Universe is vast and holds many mysteries. What could you discover in space?
October 4th-10th is World Space Week, which celebrates all things related to space. At Futurum, we have worked with many researchers who are uncovering the secrets of our incredible Universe from here on Earth:
- Discover how planetary geologists, geomaticians and microbiologists are studying rocks and microbes in the Arctic to learn more about the Moon and the possibility of life on Mars. Extreme environments on Earth might hold clues about conditions on other bodies in space.
- Learn how quantum physicists are trying to solve the mysteries of dark matter and black holes. These intriguing phenomena have long puzzled scientists who are using new methods to study them.
- Connect the dots in the sky to link astronomy with cultural stories about stars. Humans have been looking up at the night sky for millennia, and many cultures have traditional knowledge that can teach us about the Universe and our place within it.
- Discover how astronomers are building new telescopes to observe ancient galaxies and how astrophysicists are using these to find new stars, understand star formation and explore the creation of chemical elements.
- Read about how cosmologists are creating computer models of the Universe to uncover its secrets.
- Learn how electrical engineers are designing computer chips that will survive in space. Space technology relies on computers that work despite the challenges of radiation.
Where could a career in space science lead you?
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