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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.
Symmetry: Test of DUNE Tech Begins
On the road to the world’s largest neutrino detector, take the “DUNE Buggy.”
Symmetry: Daya Bay Discovers a Mismatch
The latest measurements from the Daya Bay neutrino experiment in China don’t align with predictions from nuclear theory.
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.
Symmetry: This Radioactive Life
Radiation is everywhere. The question is: How much?
Symmetry: Our Imperfect Vacuum
The emptiest parts of the universe aren’t so empty after all.
Symmetry: Is the Neutrino its Own Antiparticle?
The mysterious particle could hold the key to why matter won out over antimatter in the early universe.
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.
Symmetry: Exploring the Dark Universe with Supercomputers
Next-generation telescopic surveys will work hand-in-hand with supercomputers to study the nature of dark energy.
