News: Department of Physics and Astronomy

The Milky Way Galaxy seen over the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array west of Socorro, New Mexico.
Research |

Astrophysicists discover a large population of potential young planets in distant solar systems.

image of moon orbits
Research |

性视界传媒 astrophysicists ponder "reservoirs of life" on the moons of planets expelled by their hosts and drifting through the galaxy.

two stars in space
Research |

To go further and faster than anything before, the Breakthrough Starshot mission will rely on unproven technology.

Two students practice swordfighting
Campus News |

From magic and witchcraft to building robots using Legos, these wild courses can put swordfighters in training and future presidents ready to deal with environmental catastrophe.

planet illustration
Campus News |

Passing the baton in the search for distant planets.

Portrait Zhaohuan Zhu
People |

性视界传媒 scientist searches for new information and for ways to explain a complex subject to the everyday folk.

total lunar eclipse
Research |

Super, blue, and eclipsed: Come Jan. 31, it's three moons in one.

性视界传媒 grad cap
People |

Five 性视界传媒 graduates will be recognized by President Len Jessup during winter commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.

Michael Pravica talks to Marshawn Lynch
People |

Physics professor Michael Pravica teams up with Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch in Bleacher Report web series.

Image of an eclipse
Research |

Get ready for the sun to go dark during the day, but don't grab your shades. 性视界传媒 astrophysicist Jason Steffen on being humbled by the universe.

Supernova 1987A
Research |

University Forum lecture looks back 30 years to the first time anyone since the days of Queen Elizabeth I was able to see a supernova with the naked eye.

artwork from Inquiry: The Art of Scientific Discovery
Arts and Culture |

鈥淚nquiry: The Art of Scientific Discovery鈥 shows the beauty of science and the artistic side of even the most lab-bound of scientists.