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PPARC's Key Science Questions

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|What is the universe made of and how does it evolve?: Galaxy distribution in the VIRGO simulation of the formation, evolution and clustering of galaxies and quasars. Credit Virgo consortium|
|What is the origin of mass?: Computer simulation of a Higgs event. Credit CERN|
|Are we alone in the universe?: The Millennium Planet, the first world beyond our solar system to be directly sighted. Artist's impression by David A. Hardy|
|Why is there more matter than antimatter?: Ilustration of specimen Tevatron Collider event. Credit Fermilab|
|How do galaxies, stars and planets form and evolve?: Hubble Deep Field Image. Credit NASA|
|Is there a unified theory of all particle interactions?: Artist's impression of a gravition leaving a brane. Credit Fermilab|
|What are the laws of physics in extreme conditions?: A composite X-ray and infrared image of the supernova remnant W49B. Credit: NASA/Chandra X-ray Center/Spitzer Science Center/Caltech/Palomar|
|How does the Sun affect the Earth?: Illustration of Sun/Earth and Magnetosphere, Credit ESA|


PPARCs research programme addresses some of the biggest scientific issues. Addressing these issues requires long-term strategic planning and investment to provide UK researchers with access to the state-of-the-art facilities necessary for competitive research. Planning a long-term investment strategy requires consideration of a range of future scientific opportunities and options and the PPARC Road Map is intended to set these out in a structured way. The Road Map is built around nine key Science Questions:

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