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Physics institute calls for volunteers to mentor teachers in Ghana
The Madrinha Trust is a small charity which tries to make a difference to the lives of young people in the developing world through providing mentors to offer them support and advice in a long-term, though long-distance, relationship
Public lecture series kicks off with talk on volcanic eruptions
On 10 November, Professor Heidy M Mader from the School of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol will begin the Institute of Physics’ (IOP) public lecture series, with a talk on the physics of volcanic eruptions
How Hollywood portrays the real physics of espionage
MI6’s gadgetmaster, known only as Q, and his innovative gizmos have long been a staple of the Bond series. Rocket belts, lasers hidden in wristwatches, and stun-guns concealed in mobile phones have been used to help 007 out of some tight spots when on Her Majesty’s secret service.
Interstellar technology throws light on spinning black holes
The team responsible for the Oscar-nominated visual effects at the centre of Christopher Nolan’s epic, Interstellar, have turned science fiction into science fact by providing new insights into the powerful effects of black holes.
Laser “ruler” technique holds promise for hunting exoplanets
The hunt for Earth-like planets around distant stars could soon become a lot easier thanks to a technique developed by researchers in Germany.
