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Feb 22nd: Meertime Mysteries – Pulsars & Prizes
Professor Matthew Bailes returns to discuss his recent work on Pulsars as well as his thoughts and feelings on winning the 2023 Shaw Prize for the discovery of Fast Radio Bursts.
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