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Conceptual illustration of cosmic rays with students in the background

Students become scientists on International Cosmic Day

10/01/24

Chris Patrick

Every November, students, teachers and scientists worldwide gather virtually to learn about Earth’s cosmic visitors.

04/11/13

Shall I compare thee to a spinning pulsar?

A scientist uses a technique from astronomy to investigate whether William Shakespeare really wrote all of those sonnets.

04/09/13

Arturo Gomez: Life among the telescopes

Arturo Gomez has spent more than 40 years working with visiting astronomers at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile.

04/05/13

CERN offers UN advice on bringing women into science

In CERN’s first opportunity to engage directly with a UN organization since it gained observer status, grad students suggested ways to improve the situation of women in science.

Photo of the bubble chamber exhibit proved a mesmerizing respite from some of the more crowded exhibits

03/29/13

Cosmic open house draws curious crowd

Kids of all ages flocked to SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory to learn about the universe and have fun doing it.

Photo of Dark Energy Camera from time-lapse

03/27/13

Astronomers give Dark Energy Camera rave reviews

Even before the Dark Energy Survey begins, the Dark Energy Camera is exceeding expectations in the astrophysics community.

Photo of Fundamental Physics Prize ceremony

03/22/13

Great minds lauded at physics prize ceremony

A crowd full of stars from the field of particle physics—along with one from Hollywood—celebrated recent achievements.

03/22/13

Great minds lauded at physics prize ceremony

A crowd full of stars from the field of particle physics—along with one from Hollywood—celebrated recent achievements.

03/20/13

Meet 63 women in STEM, and counting

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the US Department of Energy is recognizing some of the many women who make a difference in science and technology innovation.

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