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SLAC Researchers Recreate the Extreme Universe in the Lab
Computer simulations and lab experiments help researchers understand the violent universe and could potentially lead to new technologies that benefit humankind.
KIPAC Physicists Help Discover Hidden Dwarf Dark Galaxy
The discovery supports a powerful tool for discovering galaxies that are otherwise too distant to observe, and could lead to advances that improve our understanding of dark matter.
Symmetry: Five Fascinating Facts About DUNE
One: The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment will look for more than just neutrinos.
Dusting for the Fingerprint of Inflation with BICEP3
A new experiment at the South Pole picks up where BICEP2 left off.
New Satellite with Superior X-ray Vision Launched
It will provide new insights into the physics of black holes, the formation of chemical elements, stars and galaxies, and the evolution of the universe itself.
Three Ways to Bust Ghostly Dark Matter
Dark matter hunters around the world pursue three approaches to look for fingerprints of ghostly WIMPs: on the Earth’s surface, underground and in space.
A Speed Trap for Dark Matter
Analyzing the motion of X-ray sources could help researchers identify dark matter signals.
Roger Blandford Wins Prestigious Swedish Prize in Astronomy
Roger Blandford, professor of physics, has been awarded the 2016 Crafoord prizes in astronomy from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Fermi Space Telescope Sharpens its High-energy Vision
Fermi scientist Matthew Wood discusses major improvements to the Fermi Large Area Telescope, including increasing its sensitivity to the equivalent of launching another LAT.
Symmetry: The Booming Science of Dwarf Galaxies
A recent uptick in the discovery of the smallest, oldest galaxies benefits studies of dark matter, galaxy formation and the evolution of the universe.
