Cosmic ‘lenses’ will better define dark matter

Cosmic ‘lenses’ will better define dark matter

Physicists Bryce Wedig and Tansu Daylan, in Arts & Sciences, calculated how many gravitational lenses will be uncovered by NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope when it begins science operations in 2027. By examining a large population of these lenses, the researchers hope to learn a lot more about the mysterious nature of dark matter.
Fioriglio named Astronaut Scholar

Fioriglio named Astronaut Scholar

Charlie Fioriglio, a rising senior studying physics and chemistry in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named an Astronaut Scholar, a competitive fellowship for exceptional undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math.
Class Acts: Emily Culley

Class Acts: Emily Culley

Emily Culley, a PhD candidate in earth, environmental and planetary sciences in Arts & Sciences, uses images from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera to investigate the surface of the moon. She’s passionate about fostering an inclusive environment in the sciences.
Presolar Grains in Extra-Terrestrial Materials

Presolar Grains in Extra-Terrestrial Materials

Probing Stars with Stardust

Providing a cohesive overview of the latest research on presolar grains and their stellar sources, this book brings researchers in cosmochemistry, astrophysics and astronomy up to speed on state-of-the-art developments, analysis and future implications. The book begins with a historical perspective on the study of presolar grains, then reviews the properties and features of a […]
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