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• Astrophysics
  Astronomy
  Black Holes
  Space Telescopes
  Stars
  Galaxies
   
  

  Astrophysics

  Astrophysics is the branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe, including the physical properties (luminosity, density, temperature and chemical composition) of astronomical ... > more
• Quantum Physics
  Physics
  Spintronics
  Spintronics Research
  Black Holes
  Quantum Computers
   
  

  Introduction to quantum mechanics

  Quantum mechanics is a physical science dealing with the behaviour of matter and energy on the scale of atoms and subatomic particles / waves. It also forms the basis for the contemporary ... > more
• Mathematics
  Space Station
  Space Probes
  NASA
  Space Telescopes
  Space Exploration
   
  

  Topology

  Topology is a branch of mathematics, an extension of geometry. Topology begins with a consideration of the nature of space, investigating both its fine structure and its global structure. Topology ... > more
• Quantum Physics
  Physics
  Cosmic Rays
  Black Holes
  Spintronics
  Sun
   
  

  Subatomic particle

  A subatomic particle is a particle smaller than an atom: it may be elementary or composite. Particle physics and nuclear physics concern themselves with the study of these particles, their ... > more
• Nebulae
  Stars
  Galaxies
  Astrophysics
  Astronomy
  Extrasolar Planets
   
  

  Planetary nebula

  A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. They are in fact unrelated to planets; the ... > more
• Cosmology
  Big Bang
  Astrophysics
  Galaxies
  Astronomy
  Satellites
   
  

  Shape of the Universe

  The shape of the Universe is a subject of investigation within physical cosmology. Cosmologists and astronomers describe the geometry of the Universe which includes both local geometry and global ... > more
• Stars
  Galaxies
  Astronomy
  Nebulae
  Astrophysics
  Extrasolar Planets
   
  

  Open cluster

  An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still loosely gravitationally bound to each other. In contrast, globular ... > more
• Stars
  Galaxies
  Astronomy
  Astrophysics
  Nebulae
  Black Holes
   
  

  Star cluster

  Star clusters are groups of stars which are gravitationally bound. Two distinct types of star cluster can be distinguished: globular clusters are tight groups of hundreds of thousands of very old ... > more
• Physics
  Engineering
  Chemistry
  Sports Science
  Forensic Research
  Civil Engineering
   
  

  Science

  Science, in the broadest sense, refers to any systematic knowledge or practice. In a more restricted sense, science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge based on the scientific method, as well ... > more
• Black Holes
  Astronomy
  Solar Flare
  Space Station
  Astrophysics
  Space Exploration
   
  

  Time

  Trying to understand time has long been a prime occupation for philosophers, scientists and artists. There are widely divergent views about its meaning, hence it is difficult to provide an ... > more

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