Mapping the ground From construction works and utility pipes to natural resource management, ground conditions impact everything from railways to agriculture. Quantum gravity sensors promise far-reaching economic and social benefits.
Asteroseismology University of Birmingham is leading international efforts to reveal the hidden secrets of the stars.
Galactic-Archaeology Dr Andrea Miglio is using data to explore chemical composition and movement to determine the ages of stars, and create a timeline of events to understand the temporal sequence that led to the Milky Way's 'assembly'.
Quantum Sensors The University of Birmingham leads an £80 million consortium, the UK Quantum Technology Hub for Sensors and Metrology, which exploits quantum effects to build next-generation quantum sensors
Clean cold chains Energy demand for cooling, particularly for food, is projected to nearly triple by 2050 posing a catastrophic threat to our environment.