- Galaxies of Potential: Empowering Women in the Physics Cosmosby Rosie Gittings In the world of physics, where equations dance across whiteboards and curiosity knows no bounds, a formidable Continue reading “https://pandamagazine.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/wp-content/themes/gridd”
- An Interview with Dr. Rose WaughOn a particularly windy day in St Andrews during Independent Learning Week, we get the opportunity to talk to Dr. Continue reading “https://pandamagazine.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/wp-content/themes/gridd”
- An Interview with Veronika VašíčkováThis is a transcript of the highlights of Insight Episode 71. (Recorded on 6/11/2023) Insight Producer Luke has a conversation Continue reading “https://pandamagazine.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/wp-content/themes/gridd”
- The Death of MOND?by Joel Beckles with extensive commentary provided by Dr. Indranil Banik A recent publication in the Monthly Notices of the Continue reading “https://pandamagazine.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/wp-content/themes/gridd”
- New process heralds breakthrough for wind powerby Samuel Allen A collaboration between chemists and physicists at Hebei University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences has produced Continue reading “https://pandamagazine.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/wp-content/themes/gridd”
- On Large Numbers and High Frequencies It’s the all-familiar story again: at the heart of human and panda civilization, a clock ticks away the fabric of spacetime and paces the world. We’ve seen it happen in antique shops, movies, bamboo forests and childhood memories, the only difference being that now the clock runs 9 billion times faster.
- Interview: Dennis GoodtzovDennis tells us about progressing from BSc to MSc in St Andrews
- Winner of the Astrophotography Competition: Will BowlesWill Bowles, winner of the astrophotography competition, tells us about how he took his stunning photograph.
- An Interview with Dr. Bruce SinclairWe talk to Dr Bruce Sinclair, one of the faces that welcomes new students to the university in his role as Director of Teaching. We take a look at Dr Sinclair’s achievements, he gives a shot at explaining what he would take to a desert island, and Dr Sinclair describes what it is that makes St Andrews so special.
- The Astronomy Summer Research Programme, with Callum DonnanCallum tells us what it’s like to complete a research internship in a virtual world and gives us a few top tips on applications.
- Is UVC lighting the way to a COVID-19 free future?What if I told you that a part of the UV light spectrum could be used to kill COVID-19? What if I also told you that these particular wavelengths are so far thought to be completely safe to humans? What should we do with it?
- How to Travel Upwards in TimeHow do we talk about time? Why do we say that we look ahead to the future, rather than behind? There might be a lot more physics hiding in everyday language than you realise…
- Physicist of the Month: Prof. Sally RideSally became famous as the First American woman (and third ever woman) in space in 1983. At 32, she was the youngest American astronaut to travel to space, a record that still stands today.
- Catherine Essex: The Coronavirus Tutoring InitiativeCatherine tells us about her experiences tutoring for the Coronavirus Tutoring Initiative over the summer.
- Does Time Exist?Does time exist? It is an awfully big question. And perhaps one you have never thought to ask yourself. Carlo Rovelli’s ‘The Order of Time’ presents a poetic and enlightening account of the nature of time, and its implications for modern physics and beyond. I offer a warning to those of you prone to existential crises; this one may be your greatest yet.
- Poster BoardIntroducing your President! My name is Sarah and I am the Physics & Astronomy School President for this academic year. Continue reading “https://pandamagazine.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/wp-content/themes/gridd”
- Recipe: Green Bean SaladA healthy and delicious way to fuel your physics brain Estimated time: 15 minutes Base Green beans (haricots verts)Frozen A Continue reading “https://pandamagazine.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/wp-content/themes/gridd”
- Tips for Working From HomeRight now it can be hard to stay motivated, so here are some tips on how to be productive without Continue reading “https://pandamagazine.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/wp-content/themes/gridd”
- PANDA Graduates: Dr. Richard TathamOur interview with Richard about physics, experiences in St Andrews and life after graduating. Tell us a little about your Continue reading “https://pandamagazine.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/wp-content/themes/gridd”
- Vinayak Shastri: The MIT Covid 19 ChallengeVinayak tells us about winning the MIT challenge, fighting COVID-19 and his experiences. Tell us about your hackathon – who Continue reading “https://pandamagazine.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/wp-content/themes/gridd”
- An Interview with Dr. Chris HooleyChris’ thoughts on physics, what physicists are like at parties, and how to ruin an almost perfect moment in St Andrews.
- Physicist of the Month: Professor Mercedes RichardsA role model for the next generation of budding physicists
- Do Physicists make the best Baristas?Want to make an espresso that is as good as Taste itself? Perhaps your physics degree has given you the ideal skill set to make a pretty amazing brew.
- A Fun Approach to Sci-Fi: the long way to a small angry planet by Becky ChambersAs a physicist, it can be hard for me to enjoy science fiction. This isn’t because I have a deep Continue reading “https://pandamagazine.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/wp-content/themes/gridd”
- Look out for the N-rays!The inevitability of confirmation bias and how it affects physics
- Coffee ConundrumsUp for a challenge? Try out the crossword from our first ever magazine issue, with clues ranging from coffee to astronomy!
PANDA Magazine
Official magazine of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of St Andrews
