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EXPERT COMMENT: Scientists have discovered a new state of matter for water
Press releases • Dec 23, 2016 10:02 GMT
Rodrigo Ledesma Aguilar, Senior Lecturer in Physics and Electrical Engineering at Northumbria, writes about a new state of matter for The Conversation.
It’s delightful, it’s dynamic, it’s dewetting!
Press releases • Sep 29, 2016 10:01 BST
How would you like a kitchen surface that cleans itself? Technological advances such as this could be one step closer after a breakthrough by Northumbria University and Nottingham Trent University.
Physics graduates set their sights on the stars
Press releases • Sep 23, 2016 11:36 BST
Northumbria celebrated a ‘quantum leap’ this summer when its first cohort of Physicists graduated from the University.
State-of-the-art facilities coming soon for STEM students
Press releases • Jul 07, 2016 15:06 BST
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) facilities at Northumbria are undergoing a stunning transformation this summer thanks to £6.7m investment.
COMMENT: What can science tell us about the Star of Bethlehem?
Press releases • Dec 23, 2015 09:54 GMT
Carol Davenport, Director, Think Physics, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Teaching Fellow in Ecology at Northumbria University, discusses the science behind the star of Bethlehem for The Conversation.
COMMENT: Explainer: what is solar thermal electricity?
Press releases • Nov 25, 2015 12:31 GMT
Nicola Pearsall, Professor of Renewable Energy at Northumbria University, explains solar thermal electricity for The Conversation.
COMMENT: Parents can’t answer everything children ask about science – and that’s OK
Press releases • Nov 10, 2015 15:39 GMT
Carol Davenport, Director, Think Physics, Faculty of Engineering and Environment at Northumbria University, comments on talking science with children for The Conversation.
COMMENT: Mars: why contamination and planetary protection are key to any search for life
Press releases • Sep 30, 2015 16:28 BST
Rodrigo Ledesma-Aguilar, Senior Lecturer in Physics and Electrical Engineering at Northumbria University comments on why contamination and planetary protection are key to any search for life.
Northumbria academic says ‘Little Ice Age’ could hit Earth in 2020
Press releases • Jul 21, 2015 12:15 BST
A ‘Little Ice Age’ which caused severe winters in the 17th Century could return in five years’ time due to a predicted fall in solar activity.
Science week comes to a close with eclipse excitement
Press releases • Mar 20, 2015 00:00 GMT
Think Physics at Northumbria has run a busy programme of events this to celebrate British Science Week.
Breakthrough in energy harvesting could power ‘life on Mars’
Press releases • Mar 05, 2015 00:00 GMT
Martian colonists could use an innovative new technique to harvest energy from carbon dioxide thanks to research pioneered at Northumbria and Edinburgh Universities.
Northumbria to help build world’s biggest solar telescope in £220 million project
Press releases • Feb 10, 2015 00:00 GMT
Experts from Northumbria University, Newcastle are taking part in an international project to build the world’s biggest and most revolutionary solar telescope.
Inspirational £1.2m Think Physics project brings science to life at Northumbria
Press releases • Nov 17, 2014 00:00 GMT
SCIENCE opens doors to the most incredible careers for young women.
COMMENT: How Rosetta made an epic journey through space and overcame incredible challenges
Press releases • Nov 13, 2014 00:00 GMT
Dr Neil Beattie, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics and Electrical Engineering, discusses the engineering feats and challenges behind Rosetta's epic journey through space.
£1.2m grant to help young people to ‘Think Physics’
Press releases • Mar 10, 2014 00:00 GMT
A pioneering project to get young people to ‘Think Physics’ from early years through to university has been awarded £1.2 million from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
Science students discover a bright future in new physics lab
Press releases • Oct 24, 2013 00:00 BST
Whether it’s measuring the speed of light or searching for planets capable of supporting life, Northumbria University’s new physics and astrophysics students will be at the cutting-edge of science thanks to investment by the Faculty of Engineering and Environment.
Alumna and MP shines a light on Northumbria research
Press releases • Jul 24, 2013 00:00 BST
Northumbria alumna Emma Lewell-Buck MP returned to the University campus for the first time as an MP to view pioneering research into low carbon technologies.