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Citizen scientists needed to discover elusive black holes
Could you help our scientists uncover the mysterious world of invisible black holes? Become a Black Hole Hunter and you’ll be taking part in scientific research that has the potential to reveal more about one of space’s most intriguing aspects. All you will need is a smartphone, tablet or other computer, some guidance on how […]
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Research sheds new light on Moon rock formation solving major puzzle in lunar geology
New research has cracked a vital process in the creation of a unique rock type from the Moon. The discovery explains its signature composition and very presence on the lunar surface at all, unravelling a mystery which has long eluded scientists. The study, published today in Nature Geoscience, reveals a key step in the origins of these […]
OU research finds the Moon’s crust is richer in water than previously thought
Dr Tara Hayden of The Open University (OU) has published research identifying, for the first time, the mineral apatite in a sample of early lunar crust, allowing for new insights into the water composition of the Moon. The research, published today in Nature Astronomy, offers exciting new evidence that the Moon’s early crust contained more […]
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The Open University provides update following the launch of Peregrine lunar lander
Shortly after launch, Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander experienced a failure in the propulsion system, causing a critical loss of propellent. Astrobotic announced due to the failure, Peregrine will not achieve a soft lunar landing for this mission. Efforts by the Astrobotic team have recovered the spacecraft and allowed Peregrine to remain operationally stable collecting data about […]
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Andrew Malkinson talks of ‘lifesaver’ study for OU degree while wrongly jailed
Former Open University student Andrew Malkinson said studying for an Open degree while wrongly jailed for rape for 17 years was a ‘lifesaver’. During his guest-editor slot on the Radio 4 flagship news programme, where he recently interviewed his OU tutor Dr David Giddings, he said the maths and physics modules of his course were […]
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Lift-off planned for historic mission to the Moon
Peregrine Mission One will begin its journey from Florida to the Moon no earlier than January 8, 2024, on a historic mission that will pave the way for future exploration and long-term human presence in space. Onboard will be the Peregrine Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer (PITMS), which was developed in partnership between The Open University […]
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OU academic, Professor Mark Brandon, awarded The Polar Medal in the New Years Honours list
Mark Brandon, Professor of Polar Oceanography, at The Open University has been awarded The Polar Medal by His Majesty King Charles III in recognition of his outstanding work and contribution to the scientific knowledge of the Polar Regions. Mark has been at The Open University for over 20 years and has been Professor of Polar Oceanography since 2018 […]
Undergraduate Research Bursary Programme at the School of Mathematics and Statistics Empowers Future PhD Hopefuls
In a bid to nurture aspiring researchers and provide them with experience in the world of academia, the School of Mathematics and Statistics offers a research bursary programme that aims to offer a unique research experience for individuals contemplating future pursuits of PhD degrees. Under this programme, successful bursary holders will have the opportunity to […]
Watch this year’s Royal Institution Christmas Lectures: The Truth About AI
Join Professor Mike Wooldridge for this year’s Royal Institution (RI) Christmas Lectures, as he tackles arguably the most important and rapidly-evolving field of science in the world today – artificial intelligence. Beginning on Tuesday 26 December, the first of three new Open University / BBC co-produced programmes The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures – The Truth […]
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Open University graduate and falsely accused ex-prisoner, Andrew Malkinson, to guest edit Radio 4’s Today Programme
Open University graduate and falsely accused ex-prisoner, Andrew Malkinson, who was released from prison in July 2023 after serving 17 years for a rape he did not commit, will appear as a guest editor on Radio 4’s Today Programme. Together with the Today team, Andrew has created a programme on 29 December that will look […]
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