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The celestial geometry of John Flamsteed: Mapping the heavens from 17th century Greenwich

During his 46 years as Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed elevated...

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...

Two thousand years of London Bridge

The fascinating story of all the bridges that have been...

The Jacobean Space Programme - Wings, springs and gunpowder: flying to the moon from 17th century England

An expert in the history of science, Allan Chapman is...

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...

Mathematics and the Metropolis: A Survey of Victorian London

The Victorian period was a time of massive change for...