Quest Volume 9 Number 2
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Date
2013
Authors
Jarrett, Tom , Cluver, Michelle , Carignan, Claude , Maartens, Roy , Colafrancesco, Sergio , Young, Andre , Davidson, David , Trimble, Morgan , van Eck, Leon , Wright, Caradee , Albers, PatriciaJournal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
Sponsorship
Academy of Science of South Africa: Department of Science and Innovation
Abstract
A cosmic perspective: Multi-wavelength astrophysics Tom Jarrett and Michelle Cluver discuss the importance of the electromagnetic spectrum; Shedding light on dark matter: Claude Carignan explains how the SKA will help to unravel one of the most important mysteries of the Universe; The accelerating Universe Roy Maartens shows how the SKA will be a 'giant machine' for probing deep into time; The Square Kilometre Array: A path to unveil the unknown Sergio Colafrancesco explains how the SKA will help us provide answers to some of cosmology's fundamental questions SANSA at the forefront: The South African National Space Agency shows how important space science is to South African research Australopithecus sediba: A mosaic of ancient and modern QUEST discusses the latest analyses of this most important of fossil finds; 'Seeing' radio waves: Andre Young and David Davidson discuss the electrical engineering behind interpreting radio telescope signals; Young science communicators Morgan Trimble and Leon van Eck, winners of the Young Science Communicator's competition, showcase their entries: Working towards SunSmart schools in South Africa; Caradee Wright and Patricia Albers discuss how schools can become SunSmart.