Dr. Luca Matrà Center for Astrophysics, Harvard-Smithsonian, USA Exocometary Science Abstract: Exocomets are icy bodies in extrasolar planetary systems, detected through the gas and dust they release as they collide and grind down within their natal belts, or… Read More
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Last Updated: 18th June 2020 by Caoimhe Mulhall
Work led by DIAS Astronomers Reveals Atmosphere of Antares
An international team of astronomers led by DIAS’s Dr Eamon O’Gorman has created the most detailed map yet of the atmosphere of the red supergiant star Antares. The unprecedented sensitivity and resolution of both the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter… Read More
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies celebrates 80 years of Discovery
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Last Updated: 19th June 2020 by Caoimhe Mulhall
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is marking its unique mission and rich legacy of ground-breaking discoveries with a week of on-line events culminating in DIAS Day on Friday, 19th June , which marks the 80th anniversary since… Read More
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Last Updated: 22nd July 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-07-29, 16:00: Dr. Kiri Wagstaff (NASA JPL)
Dr. Kiri Wagstaff Jet Propulsion Laboratory, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, USA Machine Learning for Discovery in Radio and Optical Astronomy Investigations Abstract: Machine learning provides the ability to quickly sift through large data sets to identify observations… Read More
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Posted: 9th June 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-07-15, 15:00: Dr. K. Forbes (Catholic University of America)
Dr. Kevin Forbes Catholic University of America, USA Geomagnetic Activity and the Challenge to Electric Power Reliability during Solar Cycle 23: Evidence from the Netherlands Abstract: A clear demonstration that solar activity can give rise to geomagnetic storms… Read More
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Posted: 9th June 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-07-07, 16:00: Dr. S. McIntosh (NCAR)
Dr. Scott McIntosh National Center For Atmospheric Research, University Corporation For Atmospheric Research, USA A New ‘Clock’ for the Sun – What does Sunspot Cycle 25 Hold? Abstract: The Sun’s variability is controlled by the progression and interaction… Read More
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Posted: 9th June 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-06-24, 15:00: Dr. Léa Griton (IRAP)
Dr. Léa Griton L’Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie, Université Paul Sabatier de Toulouse and CNRS, France TBD Abstract: TBD
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Posted: 9th June 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-06-17, 14:00: Dr. L. Matrà (CfA, Harvard-Smithsonian)
Dr. Luca Matrà Center for Astrophysics, Harvard-Smithsonian, USA Exocometary Science Abstract: Exocomets are icy bodies in extrasolar planetary systems, detected through the gas and dust they release as they collide and grind down within their natal belts, or… Read More
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Last Updated: 14th May 2020 by Caoimhe Mulhall
Tribute to a Space Research Pioneer
On 27th February of this year, Ireland lost one of its Space research pioneers. Professor Denis O’Sullivan joined DIAS as a PhD candidate in the early 1960’s. He went on to spend much of his career with DIAS,… Read More
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Last Updated: 5th June 2020 by George Rogers
DIAS Research Forum 2020 – Postponed – New Date TBC
An online inter-disciplinary research forum has been scheduled for Friday 8 May 2020, 12-5pm @ dias.ie/drf2020/live. Although this year’s forum will be a virtual one, it remains an opportunity for post-doctoral scholars and PhD students to share their… Read More
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Last Updated: 23rd June 2020 by Mary Burke
SALI Senior Professor in Physics (Astrophysics, Geophysics or Theoretical Physics) – Closing date extended to 30 June 2020
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a new post of Senior Professor in Physics (astrophysics, geophysics or theoretical physics) under the Senior Academic Leadership Initiative (SALI). Applications are sought in line with the requirements set out… Read More
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