The early universe

The fellowship will support their research on new capabilities for the lab's X-ray free-electron lasers and new telescope technology to look for signs of cosmic inflation.

Citizen scientists dive into particle physics and astrophysics research.

A previous study claiming the discovery of gravitational waves as cosmic inflation’s fingerprint has most likely been over-interpreted, scientists found in a joint analysis between the Planck and BICEP2 experiments.

After more than six years of grinding and polishing, the first-ever dual-surface mirror for a major telescope is complete.

Plans to build the world’s largest digital camera at SLAC have reached a major milestone, with funding approval for the 3,200-megapixel camera. The camera will be the centerpiece of the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), which will provide unprecedented details...

Abel, associate physics professor at Stanford and at SLAC and acting director of KIPAC, was recognized for the advances he’s made using supercomputers to explore the first billion years of cosmic history.

Cosmic inflation refers to a period of rapid, accelerated expansion that scientists think took place about 14 billion years ago.

A team of scientists generated a giant cosmic simulation—and now they're giving it away.

Understanding the origins of our solar system, the future of our planet or humanity requires complex calculations run on high-power computers.

The Particle Physics Project Prioritization Panel’s report, released today, recommends a strategic path forward for US particle physics.

The Planck mission released a first glimpse of data that, later this year, will test BICEP2’s discovery of gravitational waves.

The Cosmic Microwave Background, leftover light from the big bang, carries a wealth of information about the universe—for those who can read it.