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Read more at: The Nobel Prize in Physics 2020
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2020

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2020

6 October 2020

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2020 has been awarded to Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel, and Andrea Ghez, for their discoveries about one of the most exotic phenomena in the universe: the black hole.


Read more at: First joint measurement of exoplanet’s mass and brightness challenges classical model of planet formation
First joint measurement of exoplanet’s mass and brightness challenges classical model of planet formation

First joint measurement of exoplanet’s mass and brightness challenges classical model of planet formation

2 October 2020

A team of astronomers led by led by KICC researcher Mathias Nowak have used the ESO instrument GRAVITY to take the first image of an exoplanet that had previously only been detected indirectly via the spectrum of its star.


Read more at: Professor John D. Barrow FRS 1952-2020
Professor John D. Barrow FRS 1952-2020

Professor John D. Barrow FRS 1952-2020

28 September 2020

Professor John D. Barrow FRS 1952-2020 It is with great sadness that we report the passing of John Barrow, Professor of Mathematical Physics and Fellow of Clare Hall. He was a renowned theoretical cosmologist and mathematical physicist who also had a profound influence on the public understanding of science through his...


Read more at: KICC researchers discover evidence for two pathways to quench star formation in galaxies
KICC researchers discover evidence for two pathways to quench star formation in galaxies

KICC researchers discover evidence for two pathways to quench star formation in galaxies

16 September 2020

In a new study led by researchers at the Kavli Institute for Cosmology in Cambridge, evidence has been discovered for two distinct pathways for galaxies in the local universe to quench (that is, transition from a star forming to non-star forming state). In the local Universe galaxies are observed to come in two distinct...


Read more at: Possible Marker of Life Spotted on Venus
Possible Marker of Life Spotted on Venus

Possible Marker of Life Spotted on Venus

14 September 2020

An international team of astronomers today announced the discovery of a rare molecule — phosphine — in the clouds of Venus, which could indicate the presence of extra-terrestrial life.


Read more at: Junior/Senior Kavli Fellowship now open for applications
Junior/Senior Kavli Fellowship now open for applications

Junior/Senior Kavli Fellowship now open for applications

25 August 2020

The Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge, is pleased to offer one Kavli Fellowship in Cosmology and Astrophysics. We welcome applications from observers and theorists, from all career stages and seniorities, both Junior and Senior. Full details and a link to the online application form are available here . Please note...


Read more at: KICC are pleased to announce the Summer Series 2020
KICC are pleased to announce the Summer Series 2020

KICC are pleased to announce the Summer Series 2020

28 July 2020

KICC are pleased to revive the tradition of our summer series of (online) talks aimed at the broader Cambridge Astronomy community. . We have been fortunate enough to entice a set of exciting speakers for the four Tuesdays in August at 3pm covering a wide range of Astronomical topics. The program is below and listed on...


Read more at: KICC are proud to support the 3rd Global 21-cm Workshop Cambridge, UK, 19th-21st October 2020
KICC are proud to support the 3rd Global 21-cm Workshop Cambridge, UK, 19th-21st October 2020

KICC are proud to support the 3rd Global 21-cm Workshop Cambridge, UK, 19th-21st October 2020

17 June 2020

KICC are proud to support the 3rd Global 21-cm Workshop Cambridge, UK, 19th-21st October 2020 Registrations are now open until 15th July Further details can be found here


Read more at: The 2020 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics awarded to Andrew Fabian
The 2020 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics awarded to Andrew Fabian

The 2020 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics awarded to Andrew Fabian

27 May 2020

The 2020 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics awarded to Andrew Fabian


Read more at: Kavli Lecture to be provided by Professor Stephen Smartt on Thursday 4th June 2020, 4pm
Kavli Lecture to be provided by Professor Stephen Smartt on Thursday 4th June 2020, 4pm

Kavli Lecture to be provided by Professor Stephen Smartt on Thursday 4th June 2020, 4pm

19 May 2020

Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge are delighted to announce that the next Kavli Lecture will be provided by Professor Stephen Smartt, Queen's University Belfast. Due to the ongoing travel restrictions, he has kindly agreed to provide the lecture entitled 'Mergers, magnetars and multi-messengers' via Zoom. The...