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Aussie scientists use Minecraft to build a replica gravitational wave observatory

Aussie scientists use Minecraft to build a replica gravitational wave observatory

FromLightmap - Conversations with video game creators


Aussie scientists use Minecraft to build a replica gravitational wave observatory

FromLightmap - Conversations with video game creators

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Aug 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr Daniel Brown and his colleagues at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery in Adelaide have rebuilt one of the key observatories they use to detect gravitational waves inside the game of Minecraft.
It's part of the Australian National Science Week, and they'll be giving audiences a guided tour of the device in game and live streamed on YouTube.
The next tour is open on Saturday 22nd of August, at 2:00pm local Adelaide time, which is 12:30PM in Western Australia, and 2:30PM Australian Eastern Standard time and you can RSVP on Eventbrite here: Exploring Gravitational Wave Observatories in Minecraft
You can join the server directly in Minecraft Java Edition by opening the following server address: minecraft.ozgrav.org:25593
You can find a written version of this story on the Pixel Sift website: Aussie scientists use Minecraft to build a replica gravitational wave observatory and you can visit it during Science WeekSupport the show: https://sifter.storeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Aug 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Lightmap is an Australian Podcast Award winning show that explores the creative process of making videogames and interactive media, and introduces you to the creators of some of the most exciting video games. Previously known as Pixel Sift. Established in 2015