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2020 News

Theory MSc Videos

Several of our academics discuss their research interests and how these interests fit in with our Theoretical Physics MSc. Read on to find out more and view the videos. We are currently accepting new applications for the 2020-21 academic year.

Date added: Thursday, July 16, 2020


An artists impression of Alpha Cen B, discovered as part of the pale red dots programme
Updates from the Planets group at Queen Mary

The Planets group at Queen Mary has had another busy year! Here are some recent highlights.

Date added: Thursday, March 5, 2020


Artist's impression of Gliese 887 V2b (RedDots collaboration)
Super-Earths discovered orbiting nearby star

A system of super-Earth planets has been detected orbiting one of closest stars to the Sun, Gliese 887. An international team of astronomers, including Professor Richard Nelson and Dr Gavin Coleman of Queen Mary University of London, made the discovery as part of Red Dots, a project to detect terrestrial planets orbiting stars close to the Sun.

Date added: Friday, June 26, 2020


Cassini image of Saturn and Titan
Saturn's Moon Titan Drifting Away Faster Than Previously Thought

Research involving scientists from Queen Mary University of London has shown that the moons of Saturn are moving outwards faster than first estimated, providing new insights into how the Saturn system formed. 

Date added: Monday, June 8, 2020


Parker Solar Probe. Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins APL/Steve Gribben
Researchers uncover intense chaotic motions of the solar wind

New research from Queen Mary University of London has observed the chaotic behaviour of the solar wind at distances closer to the Sun than ever before.

Date added: Monday, February 3, 2020


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