NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...

An introduction to modern theories of the universe and its evolution. Topics include naked eye observation, the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Emphasis will be placed on the scientific ...

Workshops around the world train science teachers to incorporate particle physics into their classrooms. Picture this: A stationary object such as a vase suddenly explodes, sending fragments flying.

The department offers a variety of courses as well as the opportunity for independent study and research. For a complete list of graduate courses, together with their descriptions, please consult the ...

The “Snowmass” process seeks to identify the most promising questions to explore in future research. Next week, scientists with connections to US particle physics will make their morning coffee, boot ...

Particle accelerators reveal the heart of nuclear matter by smashing together atoms at close to the speed of light. The ...