Astrophysics:
2021.07.12
Danish Student solves how the Universe is reflected near black holes
Space is so warped around black holes that even light rays curve around them. However, this has not…
How can we detect whether there is life on other planets?
Are there places on Earth that are too cold or too dry for any form of life to exist? Can we define what life is?
Jens-Martin-Knudsen Mars simulation chamber - control of the temperature, pressure, atmospheric composition, and radiation field.
Which chemical reactions are important for the atmospheric structure?
Studies of the conditions on Earth, Mars, and exoplanets and how life affects the large-scale structure of their atmospheres.
The Centre for ExoLife Sciences (CELS) is a collaboration between three institutes at University of Copenhagen, the Niels Bohr Institute, the Department of Biology, and the Department of Chemistry. The research is focused on studies of the conditions on Earth, Mars, and exoplanets and how life affects the large-scale structure of their atmospheres. More about CELS >>
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The Universe
2021.03.31
New study shows doubt about the composition of 70 percent of our universe
Researchers the world over have long believed that 70 percent of the universe is composed of dark…
space research
2021.02.18
Are we alone? UCPH researchers hold their breath ahead of Mars landing
Traces of prehistoric life will be the ultimate goal as the NASA rover Perseverance lands on Mars…