Dr Emma Chapman

Dr. Emma Chapman, a Royal Society Research Fellow and astrophysicist at the University of Nottingham, delves into the enigma of the Universe's first stars. She explains how they emerged from the Big Bang, igniting the cosmos from darkness. Emma highlights their massive, hot nature, and short lifespans ending in supernovae. Discover how discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope have reshaped our understanding, revealing unexpectedly massive early galaxies. Lastly, she emphasizes the importance of studying these primordial stars for insights into the cosmos.