In a paper published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, researchers propose a way to potentially test the anthropic principle, the idea that the universe was tuned to support the evolution of intelligent life.
From March to June 2024, graduate student Arsalan Adil traversed across the northern region of his home country of Pakistan on an adventure that was peppered with science outreach efforts.
Light pollution dampens our view of the stars, hindering our connection to the universe above. It’s one of the reasons why astronomical observatories are erected in remote, often pristine, places. The opportunity to travel to such places drew Lori Lubin to astronomy.
A mathematician working in the life sciences and an astrophysicist studying dark matter from the College of Letters and Science at UC Davis are among the recent cohort awarded Chancellor’s Fellowships for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The fellowships recognize exceptional contributions in supporting, tutoring, mentoring and advising underrepresented students and/or students from underserved communities.
