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I'm a quasar get me out of here - growing supermassive black holes buried in galaxies

Quasars are extremely bright objects with massive black holes at their centres. Usually, quasars are obscured by donut-shaped rings of dust surrounding them.

Picture of hidden quasars in thick cloud of dust and gas

Understanding moral injury in war veterans

On 11 November, millions of people in the UK and beyond remember the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces on what is known as Remembrance Day.

A group of soldiers dressed in camouflage clothing.

From Lumiere to the Big Bang – Explore November’s Community Newsletter

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A Lumiere installation that spells out 'I love Durham' in pink neon lights