This research investigates why matter dominates over antimatter in the universe. By isolating xenon isotopes deep underground, scientists aim to detect rare nuclear reactions that could explain this imbalance. The work involves large-scale gas processing and long-term observation, potentially revealing fundamental insights into the origin of matter and existence.

This research investigates the tilt of exoplanets to understand their formation and evolution. By developing a new measurement method, it identifies a Uranus-like tilted planet and enables broader study of planetary systems. These insights help reveal climates, histories, and potential habitability of distant worlds beyond our solar system.

This research investigates whether dark energy, responsible for the universe’s accelerating expansion, evolves over time rather than remaining constant. Using galaxy distributions, supernovae, and cosmic microwave data, new statistical methods suggest evolving models may better fit observations, potentially reshaping our understanding of cosmology and the universe’s long-term fate.

This research demonstrates that turbulence in galaxy clusters generates radio halos through synchrotron radiation from cosmic ray electrons. By linking large-scale astrophysical processes to familiar physical principles, it explains the origin of cluster emissions and advances understanding of how galaxy clusters form, merge, and evolve.

Dark matter makes up most of the universe but cannot be directly observed. This research studies how dark matter halos evolve using cosmological simulations and the principle of maximum entropy. Results show halo entropy increases over time, indicating their evolution toward equilibrium follows fundamental thermodynamic principles.

Only five percent of the universe is visible through light, leaving most of it unexplained. Gravitational waves provide a new way to explore this hidden cosmos. By detecting these signals early, researchers can predict cosmic collisions and coordinate telescopes in advance, enabling simultaneous observations that deepen our understanding of the universe.

This talk explains the challenge of detecting Earth-like exoplanets, the noise caused by stellar activity, and how a solar calibration instrument helps disentangle star signals from planetary ones. The speaker also studies extreme exoplanet systems, revealing surprising orbital alignments that challenge theories of giant-planet migration and highlight how much we still don’t understand.

This project develops a 200-metre space reflector antenna using a modular “LEGO-like” assembly system. Designed for compact launch and robotic construction, it enables stronger, higher-quality interstellar communication. The work also models structural behaviour during assembly and could support building other large space structures, advancing deep-space exploration.