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How supercomputing is enhancing our comprehension of the universe in six ways
Sunday, November 17, 2024 by Richard Harris
In a rapidly evolving technological era, supercomputing stands as a cornerstone in advancing our understanding of the universe. Agencies like NASA leverage high-performance computing to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos, from our immediate surroundings on Earth to the farthest celestial bodies. ...
Astronomy professor Anna Ho named Packard Fellow
Monday, October 21, 2024 by Richard Harris
Cornell University has announced that Assistant Professor Anna Ho of the Department of Astronomy has been selected as one of the 2024 recipients of the prestigious Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering. This recognition, awarded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, supports young sci...
Gamma ray burst collection rivals 250 year old Messier catalogue
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 by Richard Harris
Hundreds of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) have been recorded as part of an enormous global effort so extensive it "rivals the catalogue of deep-sky objects created by Messier 250 years ago", astronomers say. GRBs are the most violent explosions in the Universe, releasing more energy than the ...
Unlocking the Cosmos: The thrilling journey of Kilonova Seekers
Sunday, August 25, 2024 by Richard Harris
Above is and Artists’ impression of a binary neutron star merger leading to a kilonova, the target of Kilonova Seekers. Image credit NSF/LIGO/Sonoma State University/A. Simonnet. Imagine being part of a cosmic treasure hunt where the treasures are not gold or jewels but the rarest events in...