Dark matter pioneer nets PM's science prize

If someone forwarded this newsletter to you, please subscribe. Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser.  › News   › Dr Karl   › abc.net.au/science Find us on:   Twitter  Facebook  Dark matter is the mysterious stuff that makes up most of our universe. Lately, astronomers have discovered that it's hiding orphaned stars in its midst. But did you know it was an Australian astronomer who first put dark matter on the scientific map? Congratulations to Professor Ken Freeman, who is this year's winner of Australia's top science prize, the Prime Minister's Prize for Science. Also treading the red carpet tonight is Professor Eric May who has won the Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Sciences. Find out why this young scientist believes natural gas will fuel the 21st century. And finally, Dr Paul Willis shares his memories of paranormal pursuits — and what they taught him about science. Top news stories of the week Was Hurricane Sandy caused by climate change? Experts say they cannot give a black-or-white answer for one of the most complex issues in meteorology. Dark matter pioneer nets PM's science prize A renowned astronomer who introduced the revolutionary concept of dark matter has been awarded one of Australia's top science prizes. Tone deaf shed light on origin of language Scientists unearth 'ostrich' dinosaurs Clever beetles cheat heat with dung balls What's new Physics cleans up natural gas Meet a scientist | Improving the efficiency of the natural gas industry is the ambition of this year's winner of the Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Sciences. In defence of pseudoscience Opinion | Believe it or not; pseudoscience provides the perfect launch pad for logical thought, says Dr Paul Willis. Dark matter hides missing stars StarStuff Podcast | Halos of mysterious dark matter could hide countless stars. Also; new data shows it's snowing on Mars, and Europe's new mission to study what will happen when the Earth's magnetic poles flip. What's Nobel about stem cell research? Great Moments in Science | Two scientists were recently awarded Nobel Prizes for their research on adult stem cells. Dr Karl explains how they created renewable cells that could change our lives. Catch up with ABC Radio and TV Listen to more science on Radio National Watch ABC TV science shows on iView    Linking lifestyle choices with risk (Science Show)    Wishbone helps in the puzzle of early evolution of flight (Science Show)    Mammoths - taken by climate or people? (Science Show)    The daffodil's mysterious trumpet (Science Show)    Brugmansia or Angel's Trumpets the genus that relies on humans (Science Show)    How language shapes thought (All In The Mind)    Science with Chris Smith: Bad genes and bacteria (Radio National Breakfast)    Organ Bioprinting (Catalyst)    Space Junk (Catalyst)    Packed with DNA (Catalyst)    David Attenborough's Kingdom of Plants: Solving the Secrets (ABC iView) ABC Health & Wellbeing Meditation: the healing force of a quiet mind ABC Environment The new normal in nature In the Sky this Week, with Ian Musgrave Thursday November 1 to Thursday November 8 The Last Quarter  Moon is Wednesday November 7. Mars enters Ophiuchus and is in binocular distance of  some beautiful clusters. Mercury heads into the twilight  in the western evening sky.  Jupiter is visible in the late evening sky and is visited by the Moon on November 1 and 2. In the morning skies Jupiter and Venus can be readily seen amongst some beautiful constellations. Total Eclipse on November 14. Read more» You are subscribed to the Science Updates newsletter using the email address idouska1.scan@blogger.com Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. ABC Science Home | About ABC Science | Contact us Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2012 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC email newsletters