Physical Sciences

Debris from stellar explosion not slowed after 400 years
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Chandra X-ray image of the Kepler supernova remnant
Department of Physics joins APS network to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion
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illustration of diverse group of people

The physics department will join a multi-institution network that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in the physics community.

A “bang” in LIGO and Virgo detectors signals most massive gravitational-wave source yet
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Artist's impression of colliding black holes
Joseph Houck Participates in Virtual International Chemistry Olympiad
Highly sensitive dopamine detector uses 2D materials
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illustration of a dopamine detector

A new supersensitive dopamine detector can help in the early diagnosis of several disorders that result in too much or too little dopamine.

A young sub-Neptune-sized planet sheds light onto how planets form and evolve
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Artist impression of planet K2-25b
Unequal neutron-star mergers create unique “bang” in simulations
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Simulation of neutron stars merging

Through a series of simulations, researchers has determined that some mergers of neutron stars produce radiation that should be detectable&a

Cosmic tango between the very small and the very large
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Dancers made of nebulas in space

A new study using the theory of quantum loop cosmology accounts for two major mysteries about the large-scale structure of our universe.

Science should be for everyone, and so should science camp
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Explore with Eberly participants examine and compare samples of trace evidence, such as an unknown white powder found at the scene.

Explore with Eberly allows adults to get hands-on science experience

Carefully allocated heat allows 3D printing with different kinds of polymers
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illustration of laser shining on nanoparticle
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