Am I Made of Stardust?: Dr Maggie Answers the Big Questions for Young Scientists

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The other way to study the life cycle of stars is by finding samples of cosmic dust and observing them through an electron microscope. Invisible to the human eye, a single speck of this very pure, original stardust (known as a pre-solar grains, because they are older than our Sun) is only a few microns in size - 100 times smaller than the width of a human hair.

We are always keen to hear from people and like-minded organisations who are interested in working with us.The first stars burned their fuel quickly and were able to make only a few elements heavier than hydrogen and helium. Climate change is creating deserts and dead zones, and hunting is driving many species to the brink of extinction.

From whether there are rainbows on other planets to what dinner tastes like on the International Space Station, this book is packed full of fabulous facts, mind-blowing insights and engaging explanations from the renowned space scientist. Stars that go supernova are responsible for creating many of the elements of the periodic table, including those that make up the human body. Organised into three sections: The Universe, Our Solar System and Humans in Space, readers can dip in and out to answer any specific questions they may have, or browse through as many questions and answers as they like at one time.Things that are made at high temperatures in the atmosphere of stars are resistant to acid and therefore left behind. Our volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds, but they have plenty in common too, including a willingness to give up their time to support an organisation they believe in, an interest in STEM or conservation and an enthusiasm for sharing their interest with others.

When those stars went supernova - exploded powerfully - and expelled the elements they had produced, they seeded the next generation of stars. In 1987 there was a supernova that actually made it possible for scientists to watch and record a ring of material being ejected, but this kind of occurrence is rare. Intrepid wildlife reporter Andy Seed is back with another collection of interviews for which he has risked personal safety, and gotten seriously wet, while talking to the giants of the oceans.On the periodic table, each element is distinguished by its atomic number, which describes the number of protons in the nuclei of its atoms. The Oxford Trust is a charity and our Science Oxford team could not deliver its education and engagement programmes without the fantastic support of a multitude of partners. We use cook ies to give you the best online experience and to show personalised content and marketing. People tell us they 'still get shivers walking through the front door', and thank us for inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Every year, more people are reading our articles to learn about the challenges facing the natural world.Written in Dr Maggie's fun, accessible style, and featuring out-of-this-world illustrations throughout, it's guaranteed to bring the wonders of space and science to life for young readers. Yes, we are all made up of elements that would have been part of stars, and which could have passed through numerous stars before ending up in us…isn’t that amazing and beautiful? Meanwhile, the burning inside a star creates energy which counteracts the squeeze of gravity which is why our sun is stable. of our bodies) and lithium, which our body contains in very tiny trace amounts, originated from the Big Bang. For many, the Natural History Museum is a place that inspires learning, gives purpose and provides hope.