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Researchers use NASA’s Webb to map weather on planet 280 light-years away
An international team of researchers, including The Open University’s (OU) Joanna Barstow, have successfully used NASA’s JWST to map the weather on the hot gas-giant exoplanet WASP-43 b. Precise brightness measurements over a broad spectrum of mid-infrared light, combined with 3D climate models and previous observations from other telescopes, suggest the presence of thick, high […]
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OU space researchers awarded £1.3M grant to develop world-leading imaging instrument for the Moon and Mars
The Open University Atmospheric Research and Surface Exploration group, led by Prof. Manish Patel, have been awarded a £1.3 million grant from the UK Space Agency for developing new UK detector technology to realise next-generation planetary imaging through an international partnership with the US. This contribution to the world-leading imager instrument, called HiRISE2, will eventually […]
Shaping a sustainable future – the power of open research
“Creating Solutions, Inspiring Minds”, that is how the OU is tackling climate change through open research according to Professor Nick Braithwaite. On Thursday 18 April, The Open University hosted an event at the Wellcome Collection to showcase the University’s teaching and research in sustainability. The exhibition space and auditorium felt alive with the buzz of […]
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OU signs significant deal for company to make valves for satellites
The Open University (OU) has recently signed a major deal enabling Bradford Space (a Netherlands-based satellite propulsion system manufacturer) to make and utilise OU patented valves for their propulsion systems. Whilst the OU is widely recognised as a leading distance learning provider, the university also carries out a broad range of research and has a […]
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New OU / BBC series to uncover the UK’s fascinating wildlife
In this brand-new series co-produced by The Open University (OU) and BBC for BBC One and iPlayer, wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin will reveal wildlife gems from across the four countries of the UK. In Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles, Hamza will find and film incredible species and spectacles hidden amongst both our urban and wilder landscapes. […]
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Students use NASA telescope to identify an underachieving black hole
An international team of students, including a PhD student from The Open University (OU) have revealed that a brilliant supermassive black hole is not living up to expectations in a new study using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. The study revealed that although the supermassive black hole is responsible for high levels of radiation and powerful […]
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City innovation is centre stage thanks to OU and City Council partnership
Milton Keynes City Council and The Open University (OU) are once again teaming up to promote Milton Keynes as one of the world’s leading smart cities through the hugely successful MK:Smart initiative. Led by the OU and involving more than 20 organisations, MK:Smart began ten years ago to introduce large scale technology trials to Milton […]
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OU’s pain tracking device, PainPad, wins at the Inaugural MK STEM awards
The Open University (OU) and Milton Keynes University Hospital PainPad team have been named the winners of the Changemaker/Lightbulb Award at the MK STEM awards which took place on 29 February. The PainPad is a new and efficient way for patients to conduct more frequent and accurate pain readings through the device. The Changemaker / […]
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New OU research aims to improve wellbeing and reduce health risks for people with curly hair
An OU researcher is working with an SME on the best quality hair products for people who have curly or textured hair in a bid to promote wellbeing and guard against long-term negative health outcomes. Dr James Bowen, who is a hair expert in the OU’s Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, works with […]
OU space researchers awarded £2 million grant supporting the future human exploration of Mars
Space scientists from The Open University (OU) have been awarded a £2 million grant from the UK Space Agency to develop detector technology that will contribute to a new imaging instrument for Mars, as part of the International Mars Ice Mapper mission (I-MIM). This imager will provide a new view of Mars that will be […]
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