• Photograph of the night sky in Oria, Italy in which the superconjunction of Jupiter and Saturn is highlighted

    The Great Conjunction 2020: Celebrating The Winter Solstice

    Adam Goriparthi In a celestial phenomenon termed ‘The Great Conjunction’, Jupiter and Saturn are set to align just in time for Christmas – appearing so close that they look like they have become ‘one’. The celestial giants will be particularly close together this month in a spectacle that will...
  • Cover for The Science Show podcast, featuring a beaker containing purple liquid

    The Science Show Episode 2 – Space Week

    Matthew Bird Join the science squad (that’s Matthew, Roma, and Rian) for this week’s episode of the Science Show all about space! Dive into a black hole, discover some weird space facts and learn about a pretty cool astronomy hotspot on campus… Remember to vote for your favourite science...
  • What Are The Starlink Satellites?

    Many of us are very focused on what is down here on the ground that we forget what is above us. Unbeknown to some, there are a few new additions that have been popping up in Earth’s orbit over the past year: SpaceX’s Starlink Satellites. SpaceX, as you may...
  • Creative Corner: ‘Elements’ Showcase

    This month we focused on the theme of elements. The word ‘element’ can be defined in multiple ways, be it relating to the substances; earth, water, fire, and air or as something more figurative such as the element of surprise. Our poets scope the natural, the behavioural and the...