At the point where different fields interact we often see the most ingenious of ideas, and the most incredible breakthroughs. The CIPANP conference and JPhysG both aim to support researchers working at these intersections.
Astrophysics
IOP Manchester: LEGO, a short circuit, and creative students
The joint group meeting of the IOP’s particle, nuclear and astrophysics sections took place this week at the University of Manchester, UK. I was lucky enough to be in the crux of things as the conference developed.
Manchester, UK: the IOP particle, astroparticle, and nuclear physics group meeting
Manchester will soon be host to a gaggle of nuclear, particle and astro- physicists for the 2015 IOP group meeting. The city’s famous ‘Curry Mile’ had best be well stocked.
Total solar eclipse 2015
Are you in North Africa or Europe? Don’t miss the solar spectacle this Friday, 20 March.
Is there dark matter in our neighbourhood?
Dark matter could be lurking on our doorstep according to a new model discussed in a recent paper and Physics World blog.