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Marvel at the Cosmos

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Marvel at the Cosmos

HKU scientists are exploring the secrets of the universe and the origins of life by looking at stardust, the weird asymmetry of matter and anti-matter, and examples of Mars-like life on Earth. They are also pondering the messy impact that humans are having in space.

We Are Stardust

We Are Stardust

Discovery of complex organic matter in stardust may give clue to origins of life.

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A Pilgrimage to the Stars

A Pilgrimage to the Stars

Professor Sun Kwok, Dean of Science, describes a night in the life of an astronomer.

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The Unexplained Fallout from the Big Bang

The Unexplained Fallout from the Big Bang

The Big Bang theory may explain the beginning of the universe, but it also raises an important question. The explosion should have released the same amount of matter and anti-matter, so what’s happened to the anti-matter?

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Walking the Dead

Walking the Dead

Near-dead cyanobacteria are providing insights into evolution and the possibility of life on Mars.

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The Final Frontier Comes down to Earth

The Final Frontier Comes down to Earth

Laws are lacking to govern all the objects and people that we are sending into space.

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The full version of this article was originally published in Bulletin. Please click here to view this HKU publication.

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