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Gravitational-Wave Astronomy

Einstein predicted that gravitational waves exist. What are they, how...

The Pathology of Discovery and Conquest

This lecture examined the spread of diseases that accompanied European...

The Planets

Dava Sobel talked about her latest book 'The Planets' in...

Astronomy - Much ado about nothing

The conception of 'nothing' has played a crucial role in...

The Artful Universe

This lecture, looking at both art and science, explores the...

Beagle 2 and Beyond

One year on from the launch of Beagle 2, former...

Science in a Complex World: Wonders, Prospects and Threats

Is the universe simple or complicated?

What is a black hole?

This lecture traces the history of the black hole from...

Did the universe have a beginning?

If not, how has it gone through one infinity of...