Physics
Neutron Star Insights Move from Theoretical to Data-Driven
Neutron stars — dead stars with a mass of up to two times our Sun squeezed into a ball the size of New Hampshire’s coastline — are among the densest objects in the universe. The composition of their interior holds clues to the expansion of the universe and the creation of black holes. Ph.D.... Read More
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03/20/24Predicting Solar Weather With Machine Learning
New grants from NASA and the National Science Foundation further UNH research into magnetospheric processes. -
02/13/23Prescod-Weinstein Honored with Cottrell Scholar Award
UNH's Chanda Prescod-Weinstein is among 25 recipients of the prestigious Cottrell Scholar Award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement... -
10/24/22Testing a Fundamental Force
UNH PhD candidate DAvid Ruth, lead author on a recent Nature Physics article. Photo by Sydney Staples. New research from a team of physicists led... -
10/14/22Understanding the Nucleus, and Everything
Karl Slifer, professor of physics. PHoto by Sydney Stapes. Though the science is aimed at matter not seen by the naked eye, the research of UNH’s...
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08/30/19 - NASA Lands at UNHNASA administrator Jim Bridenstine and U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen meet with faculty members and students working on space science projects. Read More -
08/09/19 - When Stars CollideSometimes in order to better understand the law of physics on Earth, you need to reach into outer space. Very far into outer space. Read More -
03/11/19 - New to the FacultyChanda Prescod-Weinstein is a theoretical cosmologist whose scholarship breaks down intellectual and disciplinary barriers. Read More -
11/15/18 - UNH Scientists Capture Space Energy ExplosionThe journal Science has published results from the MMS satellite mission. Read More -
10/11/18 - Blazing the TrailMargaret "Peggy" Ann Shea honored with CEPS Distinguished Alumni Award. Read More -
09/18/18 - Faculty HonorsSix members of the faculty from CEPS, COLA, COLSA and UNH Law have received Presidential Chairs and Professorship Awards. Read More -
04/12/18 - Computing on the Head of a PinPhysics professor Jiadong Zang has discovered a materials combination that could lead to tiny computers. Read More -
03/11/18 - Fellow in PhysicsUNH professor of physics Benjamin Chandran was named a Fellow of the American Physical Society. Read More -
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07/23/15 - Riding HighProject SMART high school students steady their scientific balloon as it fills with helium prior to launch. (Photo: Devin Thomas, University of British Columbia) Near space is... Read More