Physics
Why Clocks Tick Differently in Space
Time may seem to be constant and universal, but under certain conditions, it can bend and warp to become unrecognisable.
Physics
From the minute interactions between molecules, to the raging behemoths which are black holes, physics is applied to model them all. Physics is a study which is only ever refined over time. Classical mechanics is nearly perfectly precise at low speeds, but closer to the speed of light, general relativity has to be applied. Physics is not the search for laws, or axioms, but rather to create models which better fit our universe.
Engineering
The Jet Engine
💡This was entered for the Huxley Prize in the academic year 2024-25 It is hard to imagine today’s world without the jet engine. It has not only revolutionised both civil and military aviation but has also left a significant mark on many other industrial fields from oil pumps to
Physics
Venturing Past the Horizon, A Theoretical Description
What would you see if you fell into a black hole? What might it look like to someone outside? Could you escape once you've fallen though?
Computational Physics Prizes
Using Python to Model Rainbows
This article explains how rainbows are formed in depth, and then details the process on how python code was developed in order to imitate the formation of them.
Computer Science
The STEM Committee Science Exhibition
The STEM Committee's science exhibition captivated the audience with a whirlwind of hands-on science and mind-bending experiments. From exploring the hidden world of pixels to dissecting a sheep’s brain and testing memory, the night was filled with “wow” moments. From an intense battle between an at
Physics
The Formation and Evolution of Neutron Stars
Neutron stars are born from the explosive deaths of massive stars, known as Type II supernovae. These dense celestial objects, only about 20 kilometers in diameter, possess extreme characteristics such as rapid spin rates and intense magnetic fields. The formation process involves complex nuclear re
Physics
The Atom Bomb: A History
While citizens of New York sat down for supper, an American bomber dubbed the Enola Gay revealed a breakthrough: the Little Boy, the world’s first and most devastating atomic bomb. This bomb, rooted in a British patent by physicist L. Szilard, marked the culmination of six years of scientific innova
Physics
Radiation Pressure and Momentum in Photons
Radiation Pressure is a force that is exerted upon a surface due to the exchange of momentum between the object and the electromagnetic field. This includes electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength, including visible light, radio waves and gamma rays.
Physics
CT Scans
CT scans are a vital medical imaging technique for diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases by providing detailed cross-sectional images of the body. By converting X-ray attenuation data into a sinogram, CT scans visualize internal structures with high precision. Advances like helical scanning
Physics
Quark-Gluon Plasma
To many, prime numbers are a useless concept studied in maths and soon forgotten about, having no impact on the rest of our lives. While they do have some applications in computing and encryption, primes never seem to crop up in day-to-day life, remaining as “special numbers” that aren’t all that sp
Physics
Laser Cooling
All particles in nature are in constant motion, which makes it particularly challenging to observe phenomena on the atomic level. This problem was solved by the recent development of laser cooling techniques.
Physics
Beyond Earth: the exciting future of space exploration
Space: the final frontier. If conquered, it offers unimaginable wealth, sci-fi tech, and the key to humanities survival in the next millennia; read more to understand the challenges and possible solutions to beating humanities final foe.