(14.03.2022) For the first time in international science, researchers from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) have observed a cosmic explosion with unprecedented detail and witnessed particle acceleration outside our solar system. DIAS scientists, including: Dr. Jonathan… Read More
In a world first, Irish scientists observe cosmic explosion with unprecedented detail
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Last Updated: 6th July 2023 by Michelle Tobin
(14.03.2022) For the first time in international science, researchers from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) have observed a cosmic explosion with unprecedented detail and witnessed particle acceleration outside our solar system. DIAS scientists, including: Dr. Jonathan… Read More
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Last Updated: 11th March 2022 by Sophie Murray
Cosmic particle accelerator at its limit
H.E.S.S. researchers observe time-dependent particle acceleration outside our solar system for the first time. Novae are powerful eruptions on the surface of very old, very compact stars know as white dwarfs in a binary star system, in which… Read More
DIAS’s astrophotography competition returns for a second year
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Last Updated: 16th March 2023 by Michelle Tobin
The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) astrophotography competition ‘Reach for the Stars’ is back for its second year and is calling on people with an interest in photography and astronomy to submit their images. The competition, which… Read More
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Last Updated: 18th February 2022 by Sophie Murray
NASA Telescope Spots Highest-Energy Light Ever Detected From Jupiter
The planet’s auroras have long been known as sources of low-energy X-ray light. A new study finally reveals high-energy emissions – and why they eluded another mission 30 years ago. Scientists have been studying Jupiter up-close since the… Read More
DIAS scientists part of team to work on world’s most powerful telescope
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Last Updated: 14th June 2023 by Jef Bucas
Update (14.03.2022): We are very proud that scientists from DIAS have played a key role in developing the ground-breaking James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which launched on Christmas day 2021.DIAS is the only Irish research organisation involved in… Read More
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Last Updated: 18th December 2021 by Sophie Murray
Webb Telescope Launch
The James Webb Space Telescope is the most eagerly awaited space observatory of the last two decades and will be the premier observatory for the next. The natural successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, but many times larger,… Read More
Exploring the dark side of science and Celtic heritage: Line-up for DIAS Samhain agus Science festival announced
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Last Updated: 25th March 2022 by Michelle Tobin
(26.10.2021) Discovering the dark side of our universe, the ins and outs of Irish words through time and finding mysterious missing black holes are just some of the talks taking place as part of this year’s Samhain agus… Read More
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Last Updated: 18th October 2021 by Sophie Murray
Volcanic memories: black holes give shape to bubbles, rings, and “intergalactic smoke” filaments
An international team of researchers, including Dr Simon Purser from the DIAS Astronomy and Astrophysics Section, observed the evolution of warm gas coming from an active black hole for the first time. The team were able to look… Read More
Caitriona Jackman appointed as the first ever female senior professor of physics at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
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Last Updated: 21st September 2022 by Michelle Tobin
(11.10.2021) Professor Caitriona Jackman has been appointed to the role of senior professor at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS). She is the first female senior professor of physics in the 81-year history of the Institute. Taking… Read More
Samhain agus Science 2021
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Last Updated: 13th October 2022 by Michelle Tobin
Samhain agus Science is an annual initiative of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies taking place each year during Halloween. From spooky science to the mysteries of the Celtic festival of Samhain, DIAS scholars from the Schools of… Read More
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