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Feed your curiosity: Perimeter Institute's Monthly Newsletter brings the latest theoretical physics insights to your inbox. Cosmology 101 - Episode 1 and Episode 2 are live   In Cosmology 101, explore the wonders of our expanding universe. Delve into the secrets revealed by the cosmic microwave background (CMB), a faint glow from the Big Bang. Join us on a journey through the cosmos from its birth 13.8 billion years ago to the breathtaking expanse we witness today. Watch Episode 1 Watch Episode 2 A black hole made from pure light is impossible, thanks to quantum physics Discover why the concept of a black hole formed from concentrated light, known as a 'kugelblitz,' remains a sci-fi fantasy and an impossibility in the real universe.   Read the article here How quantum physics could 'revolutionise everything'   Quantum is one of the world's most promising growth opportunities. Discover its potential impact on daily life.   Read the article here   Meet a Quantum Matter Explorer  Searching for axions   Particle physicists have a new proposal for how a leading dark matter particle candidate might be detected via the piezoelectric effect.      Read the article here Feeling creative? Colour these posters celebrating pioneering women of science   In case you missed it: Enjoy an arts-and-crafts project for times of physical distancing — and a chance to meet some unsung scientific pioneers you should know.   Find posters here Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, 31 Caroline Street North,  Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 2Y5 Charitable Registration Number 88981 4323 RR0001 Unsubscribe Manage Preferences