3Q: Scott Hughes on cosmic distances and the future of gravitational wave astronomy
Professor of physics describes our understanding of the expansion of the universe through “standard sirens.”
Professor of physics describes our understanding of the expansion of the universe through “standard sirens.”
Discovery marks first cosmic event observed in both gravitational waves and light.
Finding represents first joint detection of gravitational waves with both detectors.
Observations and modeling suggest TRAPPIST-1 exoplanets may have held onto water, billions of years after their formation.
Atmospheric scientists at the MIT Haystack Observatory will study North American eclipse effects on space weather with radar and navigational satellites.
MIT hosts Astronomy Training Camp for student-run national astronomy team.
Findings suggest two mechanisms may have powered the moon’s ancient churning, molten core.
Satellite’s cameras have been delivered by MIT researchers and passed NASA inspection.
MIT Kavli Institute scientists help conduct one of the largest-ever studies of molecular gas in distant galaxy clusters.
Nearly 3 billion light years from Earth, the black holes are the farthest ever detected.
Space Systems Engineering students design a close-range mission to a giant asteroid that will fly by Earth in 2029.
Through an international effort led by MIT Haystack Observatory, the ALMA array in Chile has joined a global network of radio telescopes.
Data suggest black holes swallow stellar debris in bursts.
MIT ranked within the top 5 for 19 of 46 subject areas.
Funding will complete array and measure signals from universe’s first stars.