Astronomy and Astrophysics

UChicago scientist awarded Heineman Prize for Astrophysics for ‘pioneering work’

Prof. John Carlstrom cited for microwave interferometry and observations of cosmic microwave background

Scientists find an unusual star that hints at a new way stars can die

Discovery by UChicago astrophysicists may change our picture of how stars explode and elements are made

Committee lays out research priorities for future of U.S. particle physics

P5 report includes UChicago, Fermilab experiments to study neutrinos, cosmic microwave background

Records reveal hidden history of female astronomers at Yerkes Observatory

UChicago team chronicles dozens of women who worked and made discoveries in early 20th century