There’s Gold in Them Thar Stars – Prof. Nial Tanvir FRS ✨🌌
Join Professor Nial Tanvir for a journey into the cosmic origins of the universe’s heaviest elements. From neutron‑star collisions to gravitational‑wave astronomy, this talk reveals how gold, platinum, and other rare elements are forged in the most dramatic events in the cosmos.
What to expect:
- 🌠A clear explanation of how heavy elements form in stellar explosions
- 🔠Insights from cutting‑edge observations of neutron‑star mergers
- 🏛 A live science talk as part of the Oxford May Music festival