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September 2016
Visit/Session Prof. D. Stevenson
We are pleased to welcome Prof. David Stevenson from Caltech (https://www.gps.caltech.edu/content/david-j-dave-stevenson) for a Planet-Z meeting at UniZH on 20th September. Stevenson is a renowned planetary scientist who investigates planet formation and planetary interiors. In particular, he works on applying fluid mechanics and magnetohydrodynamics to understand the internal structure and evolution of planets and moons. Stevenson will give a talk in the morning of 20th September entitled: “Jupiter’s Core (and why you should care)”. Everyone involved in PlanetS is invited…
Rosetta Finale
Date Friday, September 30th 2016, 11:00 – ca. 13:10 Venue The meeting will take place in Meeting Room 099 at the ExakteWissenschaften(ExWi), Sidlerstrasse12 (refer to map) near the train station. Restaurant At 13:10 we will have a small meal at the Eingang UG A + EG, UniversitätBern, ExakteWissenschaften(ExWi), Sidlerstrasse12, 3012 Bern. Travel Bern is accessible from both Zurich and Geneva. Train tickets can be purchased at www.sbb.ch. Directions to Exakte Wissenschaften building (ExWi) Bern Tourism About On Friday, September 30, 2016, the…
January 2017
Physik am Freitag: Ein neuer Planet im Sonnensystem? Planetenkandidat 9 und seine entfernten Verwandten
Ein neuer Planet im Sonnensystem? Planetenkandidat 9 und seine entfernten Verwandten Datum 20.01.2017 Zeit 16:30 Uhr Ort ExWi, 099 Dozent Christoph Mordasini http://www.unibe.ch/fak_naturwis/b_paw/a_fphyast/content/ueber_uns/aktuell/physik_am_freitag/index_ger.html
February 2017
Wissenschaftscafé Bern – Gibt es ausserirdisches Leben?
Orell Füssli Bücher im Loeb, 2. UG, Event Café Montag, 6. Februar 2017, 17.30–19.00 Uhr Wie wahrscheinlich ist ausserirdisches Leben? Wie definieren wir Leben überhaupt? Welche Möglichkeiten haben wir, dem Leben im All nachzuspüren? Wie muss ein Planet beschaffen sein, um Leben hervorzubringen? Wären die Erscheinungsformen der Ausserirdischen so wie in der Science Fiction beschrieben? Worin liegt die Faszination, sich fremde Welten auszudenken und herbeizusehnen? Welche Konsequenzen hätte die Entdeckung fremden Lebens? Prof. Dr. Dr. Claus Beisbart, Extraordinarius für Wissenschaftsphilosophie,…
Wissenschaftscafé Thun – Gibt es ausserirdisches Leben?
Orell Füssli Bücher, Bälliz 60, Thun Montag, 13. Februar 2017 17.15–18.15 Uhr Wie wahrscheinlich ist ausserirdisches Leben? Wie definieren wir Leben überhaupt? Welche Möglichkeiten haben wir, dem Leben im All nachzuspüren? Wie muss ein Planet beschaffen sein, um Leben hervorzubringen? Wä- ren die Erscheinungsformen der Ausserirdischen so wie in der Science Fiction beschrieben? Worin liegt die Faszination, sich fremde Welten auszudenken und herbeizusehnen? Welche Konsequenzen hätte die Entdeckung fremden Lebens? Prof. Dr. Dr. Claus Beisbart, Extraordinarius für Wissenschaftsphilosophie, Universität Bern…
March 2017
Terrestrial exoplanets around TRAPPIST-1
TRAPPIST-1 is a dwarf star only 40 lightyears away from Earth. Recently scientists announced the discovery of seven Earth-size planets around the star. On Thursday, 9 March 2017, scientists from the University of Bern will speak about the findings. And as a special guest SF writer Laurence Suhner will read her latest novel. The event is open to the public. On 22 February 2017, NASA announced the discovery of seven temperate Earth-size planets around the nearby ultracool dwarf star TRAPPIST-1.…
Extrasolar Planets: A Laboratory to Confront the Theory of a Planet Formation with Observations
Before the discovery of the first extrasolar planet about 20 years ago it was thought that the global structure of the Solar System is not a coincidence, but rather a necessary consequence of the physics of the planetary formation process. Theoreticians therefore also predicted that planetary systems around other stars should be similar to our system at large. Observations have proven otherwise: with the counter of known extrasolar planets now at 3000, there is one word that describes them best:…
Registration for champions ideas
The SwissCompanyMaker workshop Geneva 2017 is launching a call for applications to all idea champions. The workshop specifically targets very early to early high-technology entrepreneurial ideas from all fields and from all over Switzerland. Over a condensed two-and-a-half-day, the workshop prepares participants for the entry into the existing Swiss start-up promotion ecosystem. Individuals or teams can submit an application form with no admission fees. The workshop is free of charge for all accepted idea teams. The high-technology business idea may…
June 2017
Talk with astrophysicist Willy Benz
In a one-hour talk show at Stadtbibliothek Winterthur astrophysicist Willy Benz will answer questions about his research, motivation and passion. The event with the title „Wissenschaft persönlich“ is held in German. More information: https://wissenschaft-persoenlich.ch
September 2017
October 2017
Building stars, planets and the ingredients for life in space
CSH Distinguished Lecture 2017 Friday October 20th 2017, 18:00 University of Bern, Main Building, Aula 210 Hochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern Building stars, planets and the ingredients for life in space Prof. Dr. Ewine F. van Dishoeck Leiden Observatory, Leiden University, NL Please register here: CSH Distinguished Lecture 2017 Participation is free of charge. The lecture will be followed by an Apero. Abstract One of the most exciting developments in astronomy is the discovery of thousands of planets around stars other than our Sun.…
April 2018
Rattle and Shine: Joint Detection of Gravitational Waves and Light from the Binary Neutron Star Merger GW170817
CSH Distinguished Lecture 2018 Wednesday April 25th 2018, 16:15 University of Bern, ExWi, room B6 Sidlerstrasse 5, 3012 Bern Rattle and Shine: Joint Detection of Gravitational Waves and Light from the Binary Neutron Star Merger GW170817 Prof. Dr. Edo Berger Astronomy Department, Harvard University, USA Please register here: CSH Distinguished Lecture 2018 Participation is free of charge. The lecture will be followed by an Apero. Abstract The much-anticipated joint detection of gravitational waves and electromagnetic radiation was achieved for the…
Planets and exoplanets
How are planets formed and how do they change? What can planetary atmospheres say about the habitability of celestial bodies? What do we learn from research about exoplanets? And: Is there a large planet at the borders of our solar system that has not yet been discovered? Christoph Mordasini from the Institute of Physics at the University of Bern is investigating such exciting questions as part of his research. But what makes this field of research so fascinating? What does…
Thirsty for Space Science
Worldwide Science Slam series «Astronomy on Tap» lands in Bern If talking about astronomy and space science over drinks in a bar sounds like fun to you, you better save these space-time coordinates: April 30th at ONO in Bern. Come to the very first Astronomy on Tap, Bern event to listen to various talks, from Rosetta chasing a comet to observing alien worlds from a plane, and get the opportunity to ask questions you always wanted to ask an astrophysicist.…
May 2018
A Universe of Mystery and Awe
Dark Energy, Black Holes, Galaxies, and Earth Referat (auf Englisch) von Dr. Jennifer Wiseman, Goddard Space Flight Center Grusswort von Kathrin Altwegg, emeritierte Professorin für Astrophysik und ehemalige Direktorin des Center for Space and Habitability der Universität Bern 16. Mai 2018 18:15 – 20:00 Uhr UniS, Hörsaal A003 (Schanzeneckstrasse 1, Bern) Sie hat ihren eigenen Kometen und ist eine engagierte Botschafterin für den Dialog zwischen Wissenschaft, Ethik und Religion: Dr. Jennifer Wiseman, leitende Astrophysikerin am Goddard Space Flight Center, untersucht…
August 2018
On the Shore of the Cosmic Ocean
“The surface of the Earth is the shore of the cosmic ocean. On this shore, we’ve learned most of what we know. Recently, we’ve waded a little way out, maybe ankle-deep, and the water seems inviting.” Carl Sagan visualized our perspective on Earth as looking out to a vast ocean, and with an international fleet of space-based and ground observatories now and soon to come, we are poised more than ever to jump into the larger universe. The newly launched Parker Solar Probe, in conjunction with the…
June 2022
Astronomical Innovation
Do you want to learn more about Entrepreneurship and possibilities to develop your Idea, with the help of your Research Institution? Come and join us, the 2nd of June at 14h (start of the event!), at the Geneva Observatory and meet Innovation experts from University of Geneva, Berne, Zurich and ETHZ. Program (confirmed speakers only – check for updates) 14h00 Welcome addresses Prof. Jérôme Lacour, Dean UniGE Faculty of Science Prof. Nicolas Thomas, Director PlanetS and co-leader TIP…
February 2023
Innovation and Entrepreneurship at NASA: Lessons Learned
The NCCR PlanetS, in collaboration with the Innovation Office of the University of Bern, the Entrepreneurship Center and be-advanced are happy to invite you the 20th of February 2023 for a unique event in company of Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen about the lessons he learnt at NASA regarding Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
March 2023
Global Science Film Festival
The NCCR PlanetS team will be featured in the short movie CaSSIS. Mars Demystified. Devils by Tatiana Keller (Drozhzhova). The movie has been selected amongst thousands of candidates to be projected in Basel during the Global Science Film Festival. The festival is held in several cities and countries simultaneously and focus on Reconnecting Science and Society. For more information, visit the festival website: www.sciencefilm.ch
May 2023
SNF Site Visit, Year 9: 22-23 May 2023
The NCCR Site Visit will take place on 22-23 May 2023 at the Geneva Observatory in Versoix. The first day will be dedicated to achievements and science and the second day will deal with management aspects. All PlanetS members (in particular PhD students, postdocs and senior scientists) are expected to be there on the first day, Monday 22 May, and associates are welcome. The second day, Tuesday 23 May, is reserved for the PlanetS board and platform members and the…
