Looking Up: How the Milky Way Reminds Us of Our Place

Looking Up: How the Milky Way Reminds Us of Our Place

The title ‘Milky Way and a Chapel’ sounds like the start of a poem, doesn’t it? It’s unusual, almost mystical. But for me, a scientist who spends her days thinking about our planet and its atmosphere, it sparks a different kind of wonder. It’s about finding perspective, a connection between the vastness of the cosmos … Read more

Our Universe: A Snapshot 13.8 Billion Years In The Making

Our Universe: A Snapshot 13.8 Billion Years In The Making

As a climate scientist, I spend a lot of time thinking about change over vast timescales. But lately, I’ve been looking much, much further back – and forward – than usual. I recently had the chance to explore a fascinating project that visualizes our universe 13.8 billion years after the Big Bang, generated using a … Read more

Antimatter’s Mystery: A Tiny Step, A Giant Leap for Science

Antimatter's Mystery: A Tiny Step, A Giant Leap for Science

Have you ever thought about antimatter? It’s the stuff of science fiction, but it’s also very real. Recently, scientists made a significant advance in measuring antimatter with incredible precision. This isn’t just about understanding a strange part of the universe; it could unlock deeper secrets about how everything around us came to be. For years, … Read more