Gravitational waves thrum through the cosmos
Tanmoy Laskar talks with @theU about an exciting announcement—gravitational waves are thrumming throughout the universe, distorting the fabric of space and time.
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Ramón Barthelemy wins 2023 LGBTQ+ Educator of the Year
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The U physicist was one of three winners of the 2023 Out to Innovate Awards that recognizes outstanding achievement by LGBTQ+ people in STEM.
Read MoreDESI early data release holds nearly 2M objects
Taken during the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument’s “early validation” phase, the data include distant galaxies and quasars as well as stars in our own Milky Way.
Read MoreOutstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor award recognizes impactful faculty
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The recipients were selected by their college leadership and peers for their dedicated service to mentorship.
Read MoreCelebrating our exceptional faculty
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Read about the achievements of exceptional faculty members in teaching, research, mentorship and service.
Read MoreNew study questions decades-long understanding of gamma ray bursts
On Oct. 9, 2022, a pulse of intense gamma-ray radiation swept through our solar system. The new source turned out to be the brightest gamma-ray burst ever observed.
Read MoreNyawelo wins 2023 Spirit of Salam Award
The award honors researchers who promote the development of science in disadvantaged parts of the world, who embody Abdus Salam’s conviction that science is the common heritage of humankind.
Read MoreGroundbreaking for Applied Sciences Project
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The project will house world-class scientists addressing the country’s most urgent issues and space for crucial undergraduate STEM courses.
Read MoreSpace dust as Earth’s sun shield
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Dust launched from the moon’s surface or from a space station positioned between Earth and the sun could reduce enough solar radiation to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Read MoreMysterious bright flash is a black hole jet pointing straight at Earth
Astronomers at the U believe the jet was produced by a black hole that began devouring a nearby star, releasing a huge amount of energy in the process.
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