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The Week in Space and Physics: Atoms For Space
On the possibilities of nuclear propulsion, a vanishing star, the shape of Jupiter, and Artemis II.
Feb 24
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The Week in Space and Physics: A Shadow of a Planet
On the search for exoplanets, black hole stars, SpaceX's dream of orbiting data centres, and Artemis II
Feb 11
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Alastair Williams
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Catch Me If You Can: What are Trojan Asteroids?
Their origins, dynamics, and what the Lucy mission reveals about the evolution of our Solar System.
Feb 6
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How to Learn Physics for Free
Oct 19, 2023
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What Lies Beyond: Exploring Interstellar Space
Jun 15, 2023
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The Remarkable Underground Voyages of Michel Siffre
May 15, 2025
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Starship: The Most Ambitious Spacecraft Ever Built
Mar 3, 2023
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How Many Alien Civilizations Exist In Our Galaxy?
Nov 9, 2025
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Alastair Williams
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How Dust on the Ocean Floor Hints at a Recent Near-Earth Supernova
May 29, 2025
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Alastair Williams
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The Europa Clipper: Are There Oceans On The Second Moon of Jupiter?
On the Europa Clipper, the oceans of Europa and the possibility of life beyond Earth
Jun 17, 2025
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Alastair Williams
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How Gaia Mapped The Milky Way
On Gaia, the Tabula Rogeriana, and how we are building the first true map of our galaxy.
Mar 20, 2025
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Alastair Williams
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The Solar Probe: Time to Go Deeper Into the Sun Than Ever Before
On the solar probe, the Sun, and what it has told us.
Dec 22, 2024
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How to Learn Physics for Free - 2026 Edition
A guide for the curious
Feb 3
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The Bold Insanity of Artemis II: America Prepares to Return to the Moon
On the second flight of America's Return to the Moon
Jan 31
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Alastair Williams
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The Debris of Creation: Hubble Watches Worlds Collide
On the discovery of violent collisions around Fomalhaut
Jan 22
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Alastair Williams
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How to Learn Physics for Free - 2026 Edition
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The Bold Insanity of Artemis II: America Prepares to Return to the Moon
On the second flight of America's Return to the Moon
Jan 31
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Alastair Williams
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The Week in Space and Physics: Stars Beyond The Supermassive
On the most massive stars ever imagined, the launch of Artemis II, Cloud Nine, and the first private space station.
Jan 27
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Alastair Williams
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