News: Department of Physics and Astronomy
From experts in our astronomy department: Here's what you need to know about the rare celestial event that will take place May 9.
Super-Earths might have cleaned the inner regions of the solar system and then been swallowed by the sun.
A nearly native Las Vegan, Nemanja Novakovic had planned to leave Nevada when it came time for college. But that was before he discovered his academic dreams could be fulfilled at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s advanced energy research team is changing batteries from the inside out.
Planetary neighbors can help each other sustain life, according to new research from 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and Harvard scientists.
The physics professor on astronomy, heroic efforts, and how to board a plane.
Astronomy professor's book offers a history of cosmology and a primer on what's to come.
Michael Pravica discusses the science and politics behind climate change.
Physics professor George Rhee on changing his mind, debating the science, and the importance of public lectures.
Some of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's most distinctive programs have had a helping hand from local philanthropists.
Astronomy professor George Rhee shares his curiosity about our origins in his Feb. 19 University Forum lecture. Join the conversation, geared for the general public.