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Browse 8 OpenLearn articles contributed by Andrew Norton

Light: Wave-particle duality

By Andrew Norton

One of the most confusing concepts in physics, wave-particle duality is unlike anything we see in the ordinary world.

Read now : Light: Wave-particle duality

Article

10 mins

Level: 1 Introductory

Updated on:

11 May 2022
Astronomers think they’ve just spotted an ‘invisible’ black hole for the first time

By Adam McMaster, Andrew Norton

The Open University's Adam McMaster, an astronomy PhD student, and Prof. Andrew Norton tell us about the different observations scientists made to find an invisible black hole.

Read now : Astronomers think they’ve just spotted an ‘invisible’ black hole for the first time

Article

11 hrs 27 mins

Level: 1 Introductory

Updated on:

09 Feb 2022
Back to the Future: Is time travel possible?

By Andrew Norton

Is time travel possible in real life? The simple answer is: Yes!

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Article

5 mins

Level: 1 Introductory

Updated on:

19 Oct 2021
Live long and prosper?

By Andrew Norton

How can the crew of the Enterprise walk around and breathe on any planet they encounter?

Read now : Live long and prosper?

Article

10 mins

Level: 1 Introductory

Updated on:

13 Oct 2021
Doctor Who: Is time travel possible?

By Andrew Norton

Is time travel possible in real life? The simple answer is: Yes!

Read now : Doctor Who: Is time travel possible?

Article

5 mins

Level: 1 Introductory

Updated on:

22 May 2021
The colour of stars

By Andrew Norton

Ever wondered why some stars appear slightly blue and others red? Looking at the life cycle of a star will explain why...

Read now : The colour of stars

Article

10 mins

Level: 1 Introductory

Updated on:

18 Oct 2019
Exomoons: astronomers report first ever discovery

By Andrew Norton

Astronomers have found the first evidence of a moon orbiting a gas giant planet in a star system other than our own.

Read now : Exomoons: astronomers report first ever discovery

Article

10 mins

Level: 2 Intermediate

Updated on:

04 Oct 2018
How can you tell if a signal from space is an alien communication?

By Andrew Norton

Humanity scans the skies, hoping to hear from other intelligent species. But how can you be sure you've tuned in to aliens and not just got interference? Andy Norton explains.

Read now : How can you tell if a signal from space is an alien communication?

Article

5 mins

Level: 1 Introductory

Updated on:

01 Aug 2017