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IMAGE: The physics of massive nuclei can be studied by measuring the note at which tidal resonance between merging neutron stars causes the solid crust of the neutron stars to shatter view more
Credit: University of Bath
Space scientists at the University of Bath in the UK have found a new way to probe the internal structure of neutron stars, giving nuclear physicists a novel tool for studying the structures that make up matter at an atomic level.
Neutron stars are dead stars that have been compressed by gravity to the size of small cities. They contain the most extreme matter in the universe, meaning they are the densest objects in existence (for comparison, if Earth were compressed to the density of a neutron star, it would measure just a few hundred meters in diameter, and all humans would fit in a teaspoon). This makes neutron stars unique natural laboratories for nuclear physicists, whose understanding of the force that binds sub-atomic particles is lim
The brutal five day long lockdown of the entire state of Victoria could continue for up to two weeks thanks to a sneaky detail in health directive legal papers.
To bring a lockdown into force, shutting all non-essential businesses and forcing millions to stay within 5km of their homes, a state s chief health officer must sign a legal document.
These directives then give powers to the police as well as to health officials, including the ability to issue fines and force people to isolate.
The entire state was plunged into lockdown from 11.59pm on Friday in response to an outbreak at Melbourne Airport s Holiday Inn, which has grown to 14 cases.
October 21, 1927 – January 19, 2021
Sydney Burton (Burt) Sellick was born on October 21, 1927 in Port Arthur, Ontario, to Stanley Thomas and Jean (Komph) Sellick. Burt grew up on Argyle Street, attending St. James School, and later the Port Arthur Collegiate Institute (PACI).
In 1952, Burt married the love of his life, Hefinwen (Fin) R. Morgan. Fin and Burt met through First Baptist Church and PACI and they began their married life in Calgary, Alberta, following Burt’s graduation from UBC with a Forestry degree. After two years in forestry and anticipating starting a family, Burt and Fin returned to Port Arthur. Soon after, a home on College Street was built, where they have resided to this day. Together, they have three children: Scott (Pat), Thunder Bay, Todd (Jan), Winnipeg, and Miriam (Malcolm), Uxbridge. In the years to come, nine grandchildren were added to the fold, whom Burt loved dearly.