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Galactic Winds May Prevent Light from Reionizing the Universe
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Hubble observations of nearby starburst galaxies reveal how newly launched winds suppress the escape of ionizing radiation.
Woodward Named Co-Chair of Important Astronomy Review Study
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Professor Charles "Chick" Woodward of the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and the School of Physics and Astronomy was made Co-Chair of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Mid-Decadal review study conducted by the National Academies / National Research Council.
Researchers Make Record-Precision Measurement of Helium From the Early Universe
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Researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and an international team of astronomers have made the most precise measurement yet of helium produced during the universe’s first five minutes.
UMN Researchers Involved in Over 400 Orbits on Hubble Space Telescope Cycle 34
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Following the Space Telescope Science Institute’s public announcement of the accepted programs for Cycle 34, UMN investigators are involved in programs awarded over 470 orbits of observing time on the Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble remains the only UV telescope in space, providing a unique window into our Universe.
Remembering William “Bill” Zimmermann Jr.
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Professor Emeritus William “Bill” Zimmermann Jr. passed away in Minneapolis on July 12, 2026, at the age of 95.
Visiting the Rubin Telescope
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Antone Gregory, third year graduate student in the Astrophysics PhD program, reflects on his recent trip to Chile.
Kelly, Nagam, and Border Accepted to Roman Cycle 1
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Kelly, Nagam, and Border Accepted to Roman Space Telescope Cycle 1 Program
Zooniverse Approaching 1 Billion Classification Milestone
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Professor Lucy Fortson of the School of Physics and Astronomy is one of the founding members of the Zooniverse citizen science collaboration platform. Zooniverse connects over 3 million volunteers with research projects and provides an online platform for citizen scientists to accelerate research across the sciences by contributing classifications. The platform, which is the largest and most popular of its kind, is expected to reach the one billion classification mark by June 30, 2026.
Sasli, Coughlin, and Bolin Selected for Roman Telescope Program
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Sasli, Coughlin, and Bolin Selected for Roman Space Telescope Cycle 1 Program
Graduate Fellowships and Awards, 2026
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There are 20 graduate fellowship and award recipients in the School for 2026.