After many decades of trying, researchers have finally achieved a critical milestone in their quest to develop fusion power, bringing the world considerably closer to the vision Arthur Eddington first articulated more than a century ago.
Few scientific endeavors have been dogged by so many dead ends and false claims. But, disappointments aside, scientists have been making progress far longer than many people realize.
Greg Howes, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been honored by the American Physical Society with an award for his contributions to plasma physics.
US President Joe Biden unveiled the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in July 2022. The joint NASA, ESA, and CSA mission is building on the success of previous space telescopes – notably, the Hubble Telescope – to provide the most detailed and captivating look at our universe.