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Finding the origin of giant black holes
‘Space Antenna LISA will open an unprecedented window on the Universe,’ says astronomer Elena Maria Rossi. The mission will be the first one to detect Gravitational Waves from space. These can tell us more about the beginning of our Universe and the formation of black holes. With an NWO grant of twelve…
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Zooming in on Black Holes with a telescope the size of planet Earth
Lecture, Kaiser Spring Lecture
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What tiny isotopes reveal about planets outside our solar system
Planets existing in other solar systems contain invaluable information about the origin of planets and life. PhD candidate Yapeng Zhang has studied their atmospheres by looking at their smallest parts: isotopes. With her research she hopes to discover what makes our own solar system unique.
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The Gaia telescope: mapping 1 billion stars with 1 billion pixels
Lecture, Kaiser Lente Lezing
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Looking for atmospheres in the ultimate quest for extraterrestrial life
To look for atmospheres around planets outside our solar system is to look for extraterrestrial life. Astronomist Sebastian Zieba used data from the James Webb Space Telescope to study small rocky exoplanets but found no aliens yet. However, his findings are still very interesting for future observations.…
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Anthony BrownScience
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Surprise: No methane on the night side of exoplanet WASP-43b
The night side of exoplanet WASP-43b, to the surprise of astronomers, does not appear to contain methane. It is likely that extreme winds do not allow enough time for methane to form in detectable amounts. This is the conclusion of an international team of scientists, with Leiden and Amsterdam contributions,…
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The Politics of Cybersecurity in the Middle East, with James Shires
Lecture
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Open science means better science
Leiden University has an active open science community. Open science means transparency in all phases of research by precisely documenting every step of the way and making this publicly available. ‘It’s time to be open,’ say psychologists Anna van ’t Veer and Zsuzsika Sjoerds. There is increasing awareness…
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Harold Linnartz opnieuw benoemd voor vier jaar
Prof Harold Linnartz has been reappointed Director of Education of the bachelor and master programmes of Astronomy. The appointment is for a period of four years, until 1 October 2026.
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Four projects awarded science communication grants
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has rewarded four projects in which Leiden researchers are bringing science and society closer together. What are these projects?
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What do complex molecules tell us about star formation?
How do you progress from an immense gas cloud somewhere in the universe to a star with planets? Research by Astronomy PhD student Martijn van Gelder sheds more light on the earliest phases of this process. He will receive his doctorate on November 24th.
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Webb data suggest potential atmosphere around rocky exoplanet
Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope may have detected atmospheric gases surrounding 55 Cancri e, a hot rocky exoplanet 41 light-years from Earth. This is the best evidence to date for the existence of any rocky planet atmosphere outside our solar system.
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Aske PlaatScience
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First photo of black hole at the heart of our Galaxy
Finally we know for sure that there is a black hole at the centre of our own galaxy. Today, astronomers unveiled the first ever photo of Sagittarius A*, a super-massive object at the centre of the Milky Way. This picture could only be taken thanks to the cooperation of telescopes worldwide.
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‘Make science communication more work and less hobby’
Young researchers met this month for the fifth Science Communication Summer School. ‘This is the first time some participants get to meet other researchers who also enjoy science communication. It’s great to see’, says Julia Cramer, one of the coordinators.
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Social Science Matters: Out-of-home placement
...What does seem clear, though, is that there is a great deal of room for improvement in the process of out-of-home placement. The FSW's social and behavioural scientists give their views.
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Nominees bachelor thesis prizes Political Science 2021
The nominees for the IRO thesis prize 2021 and for the Prof. Dr. J.Th.J. van den Berg prize 2021. Who wrote the best Political Science bachelor’s theses?
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3 tips for creating a fabulous science pitch
Are you interested in creating a fabulous science pitch? Neurospyschologist Liza Cornet - winner of the National Famelab Science Pitching Competition 2020 shares 3 tips based on personal experience that can help you design your pitch.
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Zsuzsika SjoerdsFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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New Year's Reception Faculty of Science
Conference
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Becoma a Science Buddy!
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Psychology Science Day 2022
‘Very interesting’ is what two bachelor students have to say about the stories by Liesbeth van Vliet and Niki Antypa during the Psychology Science Day. The icing on the cake were the poster presentations about the bachelor's theses, admired and commented on by scientists and fellow students. Teachers…
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Ayokunu AdedokunFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Tim ClaerhoutScience
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Tom Theuns
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jeshua TrompFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Yuye QueFaculty of Humanities
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Elise DusseldorpFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Pieter SlamanFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Michiel van ElkFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Koosje van Lessen KloekeFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Michiel HooykaasScience
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Guido BandFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Marc KoperScience
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Jonathan PhillipsFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jelena BelicFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Anoma van der VeereFaculty of Humanities
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Gieneke TeeuwenFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Anne MiersFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Joost VisserScience
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Miriam WaltzFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Nikoleta YordanovaFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Gisela HirschmannFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Cor VeenmanScience
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Paul KesslerScience
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Marijn NagtzaamFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Huseyin BeykoyluFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Tycho JongenelenScience