Two new studies have measured the expansion of the universe in our immediate cosmic neighborhood using a novel method that ...

Any project, supported or not by a committee, that is currently being worked on or is considered active, and will have an end date. The Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics (CAA) provides an ...

Quantum materials, astronomy, and life sciences research at UBC got a major boost with the latest round of Canada Foundation ...

Researchers have uncovered evidence for our sun joining a mass migration of similar "twins" leaving the core regions of our galaxy, 4 to 6 billion years ago. The team created and studied an ...

Welcome to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware, where the pursuit of scientific discovery and innovation meets cutting-edge research and academic excellence. Our ...

With some regularity, I get asked the difference between astronomy and astrophysics. I suppose I’m a good person to ask: Of my three degrees, two of them are in “astronomy and astrophysics”. But what ...

The Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics (CAA) provides an independent, authoritative forum for identifying and discussing issues in astronomy and astrophysics with the research community, the ...

Thinking about space is very exciting! Two big words often come up: Astrophysics and Astronomy. Many wonder which one is "better." The truth is, both are interesting and important, but they look at ...

Together our department fosters an environment of mutual respect, dignity, and a passion for discovery. Find opportunities here to explore your interests and get involved on campus, in your local ...

Astronomers have observed the intense heating of a distant planet as it swung close to its parent star, providing important clues to the atmospheric properties of the planet. A study led by ...