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This March 16, 2026, image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope takes a closer look at the core of Messier 101, also known as the Pinwheel Galaxy. At 25 million light-years away, M101 is one of the closest “face-on” spiral galaxies to us. With that in mind, Hubble’s ultraviolet, visible, […]
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<![CDATA[ A massive stellar wind bubble sculpts the nebula into the shape of the Norse god's famous helmet. ]]>
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Columnist Natalie Wolchover examines the latest developments in the “forever war” over whether string theory can describe the world. <p>The post <a h…
<p>Lidar measurements have detected a plume of lithium created by falling space debris from a rocket stage</p> <p>The post <a href="https://physicsworld.com/a/r…
NASA will host a public event at 9 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 24, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters in Washington to outline how the agenc…
A quarter-century after its first observations of the full Crab Nebula, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has taken a fresh look at the supernova remnant. The resul…
<![CDATA[ Astronomers captured a colorful new portrait of the Triangulum Galaxy, revealing complex clouds of gas in between the galaxy's 40 billion stars. ]]>
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The intersection of higher education and national security involves the consideration of how educational institutions manage foreign students and researchers in the context of national interests. This can include concerns about intellectual property, research security, and the potential for espionage.
A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or organization has multiple interests, one of which could potentially corrupt the motivation for an act in another. In research, this can lead to biased results and undermine trust in scientific findings.
Aging research focuses on understanding the biological processes that lead to aging and developing interventions to slow down or reverse these processes. This field encompasses various disciplines, including genetics, cellular biology, and biochemistry.
Research independence is the ability of a PhD student to conduct their research autonomously, making decisions about their project direction and methodology. This skill is essential for developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a scientific context.
Cognitive Computing refers to systems that simulate human thought processes in complex situations. It combines elements of AI, machine learning, and data analytics to create systems that can learn from data, reason, and interact naturally with humans.
International student policies refer to the regulations and guidelines that govern the admission and enrollment of students from other countries in educational institutions. These policies can be influenced by political, economic, and social factors, and can vary significantly from one country to another.