Trevor GrandPre is studying the physics of life
New MCSS fellow Trevor GrandPre uses physics to explore life on Earth and the possibility of life beyond it
Using black holes to test Einstein’s theory of gravity
Graduate student Shravan Menon identified a phenomenon that could catch an extreme case of general relativity in action.
Are the ‘oldest’ features of Venus actually young?
Paul Byrne proposes a bold new theory about a prominent terrain type on the Venusian surface, suggesting that our planetary neighbor is more geologically active than was once thought.
Seeing the smallest details: WashU’s new femtosecond laser
A new laser in WashU’s isotope cosmochemistry lab is expanding what researchers can see, measure, and understand about planetary materials.
How WashU researchers are using AI to transform discovery
WashU scientists in biology, chemistry, and physics are using new tools to study evolution, design materials, and model cellular behavior.
Chang’e-5 samples reveal key age of moon rocks
National Geographic: Hellish Venus poses many mysteries. New spacecraft aim to solve them.
St. Louis Public Radio: Wash U scientists to continue Mars research with $11.8 million NASA contract renewal
Science research roundup: September 2021
NPR: Mars had liquid water on its surface. Here's why scientists think it vanished.
$11.8 million award renews planetary geosciences data effort
Forbes: Martian blues: Did planet's size affect its ability to hold onto water?
Time: Mars was always destined to die
Mars habitability limited by its small size, isotope study suggests
XL-Calibur telescope to examine the most extreme objects in the universe: black holes and neutron stars
St. Louis Business Journal: How St. Louis went to Mars: Locally-based startup is creating optical sensors to explore deep space and the deep sea
