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

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To reverse the damage we've done and protect the future, we need the knowledge that comes from scientific discovery. Fill out the form below and we'll work with our scientists to answer some of them in our online magazine Discover or on our YouTube channel. The first stars burned their fuel quickly and were able to make only a few elements heavier than hydrogen and helium. Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a real-life space scientist (you may have seen her on the TV) with a passion for sharing the wonders of space and science. When that happens to really big stars you can get some really, really spectacular supernovas,' Ashley says.

Stars that go supernova are responsible for creating many of the elements of the periodic table, including those that make up the human body. Dr Maggie talked about some big questions scientists are exploring answers to and shared amazing facts about the Universe. She is passionate about encouraging young people to pursue their “big, crazy dreams” and to answer big questions. Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (MBE) is a space scientist, celebrated STEM educator and communicator, and presenter of the long-standing BBC’s The Sky at Night.

Climate change is creating deserts and dead zones, and hunting is driving many species to the brink of extinction. This book is full of wondrous facts, questions and answers about space, spacecrafts and galaxies far, far away. The other way to study the life cycle of stars is by finding samples of cosmic dust and observing them through an electron microscope. We use cook ies to give you the best online experience and to show personalised content and marketing.

No matter the size, every gift to the Museum is critical to our 300 scientists' work in understanding and protecting the natural world.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. When stars die and lose their mass, all the elements that had been generated inside are swept out into space. of our bodies) and lithium, which our body contains in very tiny trace amounts, originated from the Big Bang. The burning that takes place inside stars draws on a huge amount of fuel and creates an enormous amount of energy. Every year, more people are reading our articles to learn about the challenges facing the natural world.

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. Mae’r llyfr rhagorol hwn yn cyflwyno atebion Dr Maggie i rai cwestiynau penigamp, o ‘Wnaeth rhywun yrru car ar y lleuad?From black holes to dining experiences on the International Space Station, this wonderful volume from a prize-winning scientist and broadcaster collates tons of thrilling information for aspiring astronauts. When you look at the stars through a telescope what you're seeing probably happened millions of years ago,' Ashley says.