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Does the CMB do it for you?
In Cardiff University we teach a Physics degree and an Astrophysics degree (and actually a degree which is half way in between). The ‘physics’ cohort of students are always asking me why they need to know about the Cosmic Microwave … Continue reading
Utter chaos at the Ball
April 23, 2010. Its time for the Cardiff University, Physics and Astronomy annual staff-student ball. An event which is usually so sober that you could dip several methodists in it and they would come out smiling. It is a tradition … Continue reading
Star Trek: Not all Black Holes are evil
I love Star Trek. I used to be a proper, full blown, badge wearing, pointy eared Trekkie. Now I am one of those people who can, if the situation demands, cite episode number and obscure species name, without being obsessive. … Continue reading
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Does astronomy have a role in society?
This week I am attending and presenting (you lucky people) at the IAU Symposium 260 (The role of Astronomy in Society and Culture). It is the first conference of 2009 endorsed by the International Astronomical Union and is supposed to … Continue reading
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