Astronomers witness catastrophic end of star in fatal dance with black hole

Astronomers have observed the dramatic demise of a massive star that chose the wrong cosmic partner—a black hole. The explosive event, triggered as the star attempted to resist the black hole’s gravitational pull, has been classified as a new type...

Astronomers Uncover New Supernova from Star-Black Hole Merger

A Cosmic Collision Unveiled Astronomers have long marveled at supernovae, the spectacular deaths of stars that illuminate the universe with brilliance rivaling entire galaxies. But a recent discovery has upended conventional wisdom, revealing what...

Geology faculty, students set sail on NSF-funded research expedition to Labrador Sea

Friday, August 15, 2025 Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu Two faculty members and two graduate students from Oklahoma State University’s Boone Pickens School of Geology...

Geological disposal facility for nuclear waste could cost £54bn and ‘appears unachievable’

The UK government’s proposed solution for long-term storage of high-level waste from the nuclear sector, a geological disposal facility (GDF), has been described as “unachievable” in a Treasury assessment of the project. The National...

Astronomers Find ‘Punctum,’ a Bizarre Space Object That Might be Unlike Anything in the Universe

This little corner of space, near the constellation of Centaurus and over 12 million light-years away, may seem peaceful at first — but NGC 4945 is locked in a violent struggle. At the very centre of nearly every galaxy is a supermassive black...

Carl Sagan Medal awarded to astronomer Lisa Kaltenegger

Lisa Kaltenegger, associate professor in the Department of Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded the 2025 Carl Sagan Medal by the Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS) of the American Astronomical Society. The award...

Holland America: Astronomy Experts Join 2026 Solar Eclipse Cruises

Holland America Line has announced the addition of astronomy experts to its three 2026 solar eclipse cruises, offering guests lectures, presentations and tips on how to make the most of their eclipse viewing. Boston University Professor Meers...

Department of Mathematical Sciences Hosted Bootcamp for GAs New to Teaching

Cedric Commodore Participants and facilitators at the GA Bootcamp in Mathematical Sciences This fall, over 3,400 students will be in a lecture or drill that is led by a graduate assistant from the Department of Mathematical Sciences. To help...

Iceland Eclipse Festival Announces Once-In-A-Lifetime 2026 Astronomy & Music Event

On August 12, 2026—almost a year from now—a total solar eclipse will cover a handful of countries, including Iceland. Thanks to its arresting landscapes, laidback atmosphere, and geographic location, the Nordic country is a prime location to catch...

2025 Mathematics and English Language CSEC passes improve

The pass rates of Jamaican students in Mathematics and English Language at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) level have shown improvements. In the June–July exam administered by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), 44 per...

Archdiocese promotes intergenerational ecological education through parish-school collaboration

Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. Bishop | Archdiocese of Louisville The encyclical “Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home” by Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of intergenerational justice and solidarity when it comes to caring for the...

Red Lake Public School District: How many students met or exceeded expectations in mathematics in 2023-24 school year?

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim WalzWillie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz In Red Lake Public School District 4.9% of the...

Ecology to hear community feedback on East Selah PFAS response

Department of Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller will host a community listening session about the government's response to the PFAS contamination in East Selah. The event is planned at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at the Selah Civic Center, according to a...

This California Beach Is One Of The Few In The World With Purple Sand — A Geological Wonder And A Traveler’s Heaven

Iuiia K via Shutterstock. Some beaches have black sand, shaped by volcanic activity or dark stones, like those in Hawaii or Iceland. Others stretch in rare pink strips all the way to the horizon, like in Indonesia, where white sand mixes with red...

Better ecological environment for people's well-being

Over the years, the many practices inspired by President Xi Jinping's concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" have led to improved environments, more sustainable economic development models, and a better quality of...

Bat expert highlights economic and ecological importance of bats in Barrhead County

A growing number of landowners are putting up bat houses in an effort to attract bats, recognizing the significant benefits these creatures bring to their properties and the local environment. BARRHEAD – County residents’ opinions about bats has...

One in three UK companies took up climate reporting in the last year, Ecologi study finds

Rewrite Solved: 90-year-old mystery in quantum physics this news headline for the science magazine post

image: University of Vermont professor Dennis Clougherty (right) and his student Nam Dinh wondered if there are systems in the atomic scale that behave like the vibrating motion of a guitar string in the Newtonian world. They found that the answer...

Did St. Cloud Public School District students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 mathematics tests?

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim WalzWillie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz In St. Cloud Public School District 25.5% of the...

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded mathematics MCA expectations in SciTech Academy Charter School District in 2023-24 school year?

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim WalzWillie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz In SciTech Academy Charter School District 13.9% of...