"Astronomical opportunities" -- Avery Broderick on decoding the universe
Where did the universe come from? How does it really work? Where is it headed? These are some of the oldest questions in humanity, and they remain at the forefront of cutting-edge science.
Ultimately, says Perimeter researcher Avery Broderick, scientists ask these big questions in pursuit of "one beautiful theory" that explains the workings of the entire cosmos.
It's an ambitious goal, to be sure, but one that will result in many profound discoveries along the way. Broderick, who leads Perimeter's Event Horizon Telescope Initiative (part of an international effort to snap humanity's first image of a black hole), explained the motivations behind such research during a recent interview on CTV's Your Morning with host Ben Mulroney.
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Find out more about Perimeter's newly launched Centre for the Universe, which will bring together top scientists from around the world to tackle the deepest puzzles of the cosmos.
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Perimeter Institute is the world’s largest research hub devoted to theoretical physics. The independent Institute was founded in 1999 to foster breakthroughs in the fundamental understanding of our universe, from the smallest particles to the entire cosmos. Research at Perimeter is motivated by the understanding that fundamental science advances human knowledge and catalyzes innovation, and that today’s theoretical physics is tomorrow’s technology. Located in the Region of Waterloo, the not-for-profit Institute is a unique public-private endeavour, including the Governments of Ontario and Canada, that enables cutting-edge research, trains the next generation of scientific pioneers, and shares the power of physics through award-winning educational outreach and public engagement.
