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Exploring the unanswered questions of our universe with quantum technologies

13th January 2021
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323eps, kai bongs, newsphysics, Partner Posts

The University of Birmingham is a key partner in three quantum technology projects awarded funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The funding is part of a £31 million investment from UKRI in this area.

Magnetic brain waves to detect injury and disease

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed a new sensor to measure weak magnetic signals in the brain, which has the potential to increase understanding of connectivity in the brain.

UKRI Invests £109 million in future leaders

Three University of Birmingham researchers are joining the latest wave of Future Leaders Fellows, announced by Science Minister Amanda Solloway.

Death by Spaghettification: Scientists Record Last Moments of Star Devoured by a Black Hole

A rare blast of light, emitted by a star as it is sucked in by a supermassive black hole, has been spotted by scientists using telescopes from around the world.

Death by Spaghettification: Scientists Record Last Moments of Star Devoured by a Black Hole

A rare blast of light, emitted by a star as it is sucked in by a supermassive black hole, has been spotted by scientists using telescopes from around the world.

Detection of gravitational wave ‘lensing’ could be some way off

1st October 2020
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323eps, Gravitational waves, LIGO, newsphysics, Partner Posts

Gravitational wave scientists looking for evidence of 'lensing', in which the faintest gravitational wave signals become amplified, are unlikely to make these detections in the near future according to new analysis.

Where do black-hole parents meet? LIGO/Virgo may provide answers

3rd September 2020
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323eps, Black holes, LIGO, newsphysics, Partner Posts

Astrophysicists investigating gravitational-wave data from the far reaches of the Universe believe they may have found an explanation for a curious signal detected from the collision of two black holes.

Mobile app to provide the latest on black hole collisions and merging neutron stars

1st November 2019
News
323eps, newsphysics, Partner Posts, University of Birmingham

The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy have released a new app to encourage members of the public to stay up to date with new gravitational wave events in near real time.

Mobile app to provide the latest on black hole collisions and merging neutron stars

1st November 2019
News
323eps, newsphysics, Partner Posts, University of Birmingham

The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy have released a new app to encourage members of the public to stay up to date with new gravitational wave events in near real time.

Mobile app to provide the latest on black hole collisions and merging neutron stars

1st November 2019
News
323eps, newsphysics, Partner Posts, University of Birmingham

The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy have released a new app to encourage members of the public to stay up to date with new gravitational wave events in near real time.