What is radio astronomy? And how does it reveal the "exotic" and "energetic" physical phenomena that shape the universe? Carnegie Science Observatories researcher Allison Matthews takes us on a ...

A physicist and engineer by training, Burlacot brings a systems-level approach to biology, combining genetic tools, biophysical measurements, and high-throughput screens to understand how tiny ...

The solidification of a deep magma ocean occurred early in Earth's history. Although the initial amount of H2O in Earth's magma ocean is predicted to be low (e.g., <3000 ppm), as an incompatible ...

Washington, DC—The interiors of ice giant planets like Uranus and Neptune could be home to a previously unknown state of matter, according to new computational simulations by Carnegie’s Cong Liu and ...

Pasadena, CA—Carnegie Science planetary astronomer Shreyas Vissapragada was recognized as a member of the 15th annual Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Science category. For the 2026 cohort, the 30 Under ...

Carnegie Science-led research shows that adopting a distributed approach to fertilizer production can revolutionize ammonia production, paving the way for a sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon ...

Well-understood physical and chemical processes can easily explain the alleged evidence of a secret, large-scale atmospheric spraying program, commonly referred to as “chemtrails” or “covert ...

The Henrietta Infrared Spectrograph will study alien atmospheres in unprecedented detail, transforming how we understand worlds beyond our Solar System. For centuries, people have looked at the night ...

Pasadena, CA—A team of astronomers led by Carnegie’s Andrew Newman has made the first direct mass measurement of a dormant black hole lurking at the center of a galaxy from the early universe.

Ocean acidification will severely impair coral reef growth before the end of the century if carbon dioxide emissions continue unchecked. Washington, DC— Ocean acidification will severely impair coral ...

Washington, DC—Move over Jupiter; Saturn is the new moon king. A team led by Carnegie's Scott S. Sheppard has found 20 new moons orbiting Saturn. This brings the ringed planet’s total number of moons ...

Washington, DC— Pairing cutting-edge chemistry with artificial intelligence, a multidisciplinary team of scientists found fresh chemical evidence of Earth’s earliest life—concealed in 3.3-billion-year ...