Simulation showing the distribution of gas in the universe in a region 3.2 hundred million light years across Picture: The EAGLE Project/The Virgo Consortium for Cosmological Simulations
DURHAM University has launched a campaign celebrating its world-leading research in astronomy and cosmology. From dark matter to black holes and a role in the development of some of the world’s most powerful telescopes, Durham is at the forefront of space exploration. And the university’s success is not just about aiming for the stars, with staff and students also applying their skills to life on Earth. Durham is ranked seventh in the world, joint third in Europe and joint first in the UK for its space science research in the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list from the Web of Science Group.
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The National Academy of Sciences has elected 120 new members and 30 international associates, including five professors from MIT Dan Freedman, Robert Griffin, Larry Guth, Stephen Morris, and Gigliola Staffilani in recognition of their “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.” Current membership totals 2,461 active members and 511 international associates. Membership is one of the highest honors that a scientist can achieve.
The National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit institution that was established under a congressional charter signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. It recognizes achievement in science by election to membership, and with the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Medicine provides science, engineering, and health policy advice to the federal government and other organizations.
Caption: Clockwise from top left: Gigliola Staffilani, Daniel Freedman, Stephen Morris, Larry Guth, and Robert Griffin. Credits: Credit: Gigliola and Guth by Bryce Vickmark; Morris by Allegra Boverman; Freedman courtesy of Daniel Freedman; Griffin courtesy of Robert Griffin
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The National Academy of Sciences has elected 120 new members and 30 international associates, including five professors from MIT Dan Freedman, Robert Griffin, Larry Guth, Stephen Morris, and Gigliola Staffilani in recognition of their “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.” Current membership totals 2,461 active members and 511 international associates. Membership is one of the highest honors that a scientist can achieve.
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