Physics

Robbert Dijkgraaf's focus is on string theory, quantum gravity, and the interface between mathematics and particle physics, bringing...

A special event to mark the publication of Professor Barrow's new book, 'The Book of Universes', available from The Bodley Head...

Imagine that interstellar trade is possible at speeds close to the speed of light. It must incorporate the insights of Einstein's...

Time is one of the most mysterious concepts in our Universe. It is easy to describe how we define its passage and how we can make...

A gentle introduction to Einstein's General Theory of Relativity discussing gravitational waves and the curvature of space and how,...

Are we alone? The universe is very big. Why do we not see evidence of intelligent life elsewhere in the Universe? We will look at a...

Delivered by Professor John D Barrow FRS, FRS, Gresham Professor of Astronomy, with response by Professor the Lord Rees, PRS, Master of...

Who invented the constellations? The constellations that we use to group stars into visually associated groups have ancient origins and...

Is there an 'echo' of the big bang? The story of the prediction, serendipitous discovery and interpretation of the microwave radiation...

Einstein predicted that gravitational waves exist. What are they, how are they produced, and what is the evidence for their existence?...