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The curse of zombie fossils
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/the-curse-of-zombie-fossils
New research has revealed how the history of life can be distorted by the ways animals decompose and lose body parts as they decay - and the ways in which decayed bodies ultimately become fossilised.
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Guilty or not guilty Public will decide during interactive forensic science event
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/guilty-or-not-guilty-public-will-decide-during-interactive-forensic-science-event
Members of the public will be deciding the outcome of two realistic criminal trials based on two real murder cases as part of an exciting interactive event during the Cheltenham Science Festival (5 – 10 June).
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Roman mosaics
https://le.ac.uk/engagement/case-studies/csr/roman-mosaics
In May 2017, archaeologists from University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) opened up their latest dig to the public, revealing large, well-preserved Roman mosaics.
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AstroSeminar: Prof. Isobel Hook, “Cosmology with supernovae: past, present and future”
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/01/18/astroseminar-prof-isobel-hook-cosmology-with-supernovae-past-present-and-future/
Posted by er198 in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 18 January 2021 This week the department seminar will be delivered by Prof. Isobel Hook (Lancaster), at usual time (3.00 pm) on Teams. Please find below title and abstract of her talk.
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AstroSeminar: How can we observe forming planets and their surroundings?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/01/12/astroseminar-how-can-we-observe-forming-planets-and-their-surroundings/
Posted by er198 in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 12 January 2021 Tomorrow (13th Jan) the Wednesday seminar will be delivered by Prof. Judit Szulagyi (ETH, Zurich) at usual time (3pm). Please find below title and abstract of the talk.
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Research Bites: ESA’s Gaia Mission
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2022/11/30/research-bites-esas-gaia-mission/
Please join us again this Friday December 2nd for our second research bites of the term. - Featuring Prof. Martin Barstow, talking about ESA's Gaia mission.
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Using Earth Observation to map degradation of air quality in North India
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/09/28/using-earth-observation-to-map-degradation-of-air-quality-in-north-india/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 28 September 2020 A new study led by the University of Leicester reveals how seasonal air quality in Northern India is degraded by changes in the timing and amount of agricultural residue burning – by...
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Astrophysics Seminar – Wed 22nd June 3pm – Vincent van Eylen
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2022/06/20/astrophysics-seminar-wed-22nd-june-3pm-vincent-van-eylen/
Posted by ab520 in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 20 June 2022 This week’s online-only Astrophysics Seminar at 3pm on Wednesday is the last scheduled for the 2021-22 season.
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SURE Internships 2023
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2023/10/09/students-reflect-on-their-summer-internships-in-physics/
Summer Undergraduate Internships within the School of Physics and Astronomy came to an end in August, and our interns have been sharing their thoughts and experiences over on LinkedIn.
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Expanding Student Perceptions of the Universe through Art
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/10/08/expanding-student-perceptions-of-the-universe-through-art/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 8 October 2020 Dr. Gabby Provan collaborates with the Fermynwoods Contemporary Art centre to deliver a workshop helping to expand student perceptions of the multi-wavelength universe.