What would you ask the Universe if you had the chance?

This is the starting point of Ask the Universe , an initiative designed to place curiosity and young people’s own questions at the centre of science outreach. Participants are invited to submit questions about the Universe — from its origin and evolution to black holes, fundamental particles, gravitational waves or any of the mysteries that science is still trying to understand.

Selected questions will receive prizes and recognition, and the project will culminate in an online event bringing together the questions gathered throughout the initiative.

Part of the European Researchers’ Night

Ask the Universe has been developed in the framework of PICO New Horizons , a European project aimed at bringing physics closer to society and creating new opportunities for people to engage with fundamental science.

The initiative forms part of IFAE’s programme for the European Researchers’ Night 2026, the Europe-wide celebration of science held every September. Through PICO New Horizons, IFAE is contributing a programme of educational and public activities that explores different ways of bringing fundamental physics closer to a broad range of audiences.

More information and participation: preguntesunivers.ifae.es