Did we really find signs of life on Venus?
The Royal Astronomical Society made a striking announcement in September which led to a lot of speculation. Deep Bandivadekar discusses what it really meant and the way forward.
Category: Physical Sciences
The Moon appeal
The Moon is in the news again; Deep Bandivadekar explores why scientists find the Moon so appealing.
Space vs Humans: are we ready to play among the stars?
Jennifer investigates the odd effects travelling off the Earth has on the human body and mind.
How will the coronavirus pandemic affect global carbon emissions?
Laura Gordon investigates the biggest drop in global carbon emissions since records began.
Conquering the fast and the furious: Physics of atmospheric re-entry
Coming back to Earth from outer space is as much a challenge as sending probes and spacecraft into space. Deep Bandivadekar, an aerospace PhD student, explores what it takes to return safely from outer space and a new frontier of research: transpiration cooling
Chernobyl: “What is the cost of lies?”
The Chernobyl disaster was thrown back into the public consciousness following the release of HBO’s 2019 miniseries. Kirstin explores the legacy of the incident and its representation in popular culture.
Scotland’s best kept secret: Jurassic Period treasure on the Isle of Skye
Deep Bandivadekar explores the interesting world of dinosaurs and their connection with an island in Scotland.
