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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.
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Alastair Williams
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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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Samreet Dhillon
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How to Learn Physics for Free - 2026 Edition
A guide for the curious
Feb 3
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Alastair Williams
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January 2026
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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The World According to Aristotle
On the physics and philosophy of matter, the stars, and of motion
Jan 25
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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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Project Mercury and the SOFAR Bomb
Why bombs were hidden on the first space capsules
Jan 16
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Alastair Williams
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The Week in Space and Physics: A Private Hubble
On plans to build a new space telescope, Isaacman's tough start at NASA, a possible star around Betelgeuse, and the Roman Space Telescope
Jan 13
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Alastair Williams
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The Quantum Cat in 2026
First, I want to take the opportunity to say thank you to all of you for reading, for subscribing, and for your kind feedback.
Jan 4
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Alastair Williams
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December 2025
The Year in Space and Physics
A look back at the trends and news of 2025
Dec 31, 2025
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Alastair Williams
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