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In 1995, the Hubble Space Telescope released images of the Pillars of Creation — stunning effervescent clouds of interstellar dust and gas, the place where stars are born. 

Now, combining data from Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope , NASA has released a gorgeous 3D visualization of the cosmic structures in both visible and infrared light.

"By flying past and amongst the pillars, viewers experience their three-dimensional structure and see how they look different in the Hubble visible-light view versus the Webb infrared-light view," principal visualization scientist Frank Summers said in a statement . 

"The contrast helps them understand why we have more than one space telescope to observe different aspects of the same object," he continued. 

The Pillars of Creation , which lie about 5,700 light-years from Earth, are composed of cool molecular hydrogen and dust. Due to strong winds and radiation from young nearby hot stars, the pillars are starting to get stripped of their contents. Long, finger-like structures can be seen emerging from the top of the pillars, which are larger than our own solar system .

Inside these structures, hydrogen and dust is gravitationally collapsing into new, infant stars. These new stars will add to the continued dispersion of materials within the pillars. The tallest of the pillars spans 3 light-years from top to bottom — three-quarters of the distance between the sun and our closest star. 

The newly released video is based on observational data gathered for a study authored by Anna McLeod from the University of Durham in England, who also worked as a scientific advisor for the visualization project. 

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"When we combine observations from NASA's space telescopes across different wavelengths of light, we broaden our understanding of the universe ," said Mark Clampin, Astrophysics Division director at NASA Headquarters in Washington.

"The Pillars of Creation region continues to offer us new insights that hone our understanding of how stars form. Now, with this new visualization, everyone can experience this rich, captivating landscape in a new way," Clampin added. 

Throughout the visualization, viewers can catch glimpses of stars at different stages of formation. For example, at the top of the central pillar, viewers can see an embedded infant protostar, which is bright red when seen in infrared light. Close to the top of the left pillar is a diagonal jet of material being ejected from a newborn star, though viewers can't see the star itself. And at the end of the left pillars' "fingers," viewers can see a blazing newly formed star. 

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Conor Feehly is a New Zealand-based science writer. He has earned a master's in science communication from the University of Otago, Dunedin. His writing has appeared in Cosmos Magazine, Discover Magazine and ScienceAlert. His writing largely covers topics relating to neuroscience and psychology, although he also enjoys writing about a number of scientific subjects ranging from astrophysics to archaeology.

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Class of 2024 Graduates from Duke Anesthesiology Training Programs

This year's cohort of anesthesiology residents and fellows have successfully completed their training programs, marking a significant milestone in their medical careers. Duke Anesthesiology’s residency and fellowship classes of 2024 gathered on June 22 and 23 to celebrate their graduation from the department’s training programs and their commitment to “changing the face of anesthesiology.” Fifteen residents received their diplomas at the ceremony held at the JB Duke Hotel in Durham, and 36 fellows received their diplomas at the ceremony held at The Rickhouse in Durham.

The Duke Anesthesiology Fellowship Education Program  is led by Dr. Annemarie Thompson, vice chair for education. She also serves as director of the  Duke Anesthesiology Residency Program  alongside assistant program directors, Drs. Angela Pollak and Sarah Cotter.

"I am deeply inspired by the dedication and growth I have witnessed in each of these remarkable anesthesiology residents and fellows," says Thompson. "Their unwavering commitment to excellence, coupled with their empathy and resilience, equips them to positively impact the field of anesthesiology and the lives of their patients. I have no doubt that they will go on to achieve great things and uphold the highest standards of patient care in our specialty and beyond."

Resident leadership positions were also recognized during the ceremony:

Chief Residents: Drs. Tiffany Dong and Sydney Reed Education Chief Residents: Drs. Stephen Davies and Fintan Hughes ACES Chief Resident: Dr. Jessica Liu

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Take a virtual tour of St Chad’s College with the video below which offers and overview of the wide range of facilities available at St Chad’s and a chance to hear about the many opportunities for our students. We hope you enjoying the video and hope that if you are a prospective student we might meet you at a Durham University Open Day soon!

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International Campus Visits

Pre-bookable International campus visits are available to students visiting from outside the UK on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons most weeks of the year. They're a great way to find out more about the University and the city.

Booking is essential and  should be made at least 7 days prior to the visit taking place. 

What does the visit include?

Visits start with a presentation from a member of University staff, followed by a guided campus tour.

Guided tours of the university are normally conducted by a Student Ambassador. This is your opportunity to get a feel for life on campus and the Durham student experience. If you have questions regarding admission, entry requirements, or applying to Durham, please get in touch with the Regional Manager or International Officer for your region.

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Guided tours are not available in August and December due to student ambassador availability. If you would like to receive the presentation element of the visit, please get in touch with the Regional Manager or International Officer for your region and they will be happy to arrange this for you. You are still welcome to visit the University and undertake a self-guided tour .

Please complete the form below to book a campus visit.  We are unable to arrange departmental or college visits.  You can however, contact our Departments  or  Colleges  directly.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at [email protected]