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A study published in "Nature Astronomy" theoretically believes that dense star clusters may eject pairs of giant planets, but there will still be gravitational bonds between these planets.
Hersfelder Zeitung
Two unknown people destroyed an ancient rock formation in Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada, USA, in just a few seconds. A video showing the two men in the act has been circulating on X (formerly Twitter) since the beginning of April. The national park authorities have therefore initiated an investigation and are asking the public to help find the perpetrators.
Matthew Lachniet
Professor of Geology
Simple Flying
Following a disappointing quarter financially, Southwest Airlines' CEO admitted that the airline was looking into new revenue iniatives.
Jason Steffen
Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Accomplishments
Bernard Zygelman (Physics and Astronomy) presented the April 9 Pittsburgh Quantum Institute (PQI) seminar titled "Effective Magnetic Monopoles, Molecular Dynamics, and Holonomic Quantum Computing" in addition to the U. Pittsburgh Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) undergraduate…
Matt Sheridan and Ao Li (both Chemistry and Biochemistry) published their research paper, "Reversible Amine-to-Imine Chemistry at a Covalent Organic Framework for Sustainable Uranium Redox Separation," in the journal of ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. This publication is a collaboration…
Experts
Professor, Life Sciences
Brian Hedlund in an expert in microbial ecology at high temperatures, biofuels and genomics.
Associate Vice President of Research
An expert in research infrastructure, electrochemistry, chemistry, and radiochemistry.
Distinguished Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy
An internationally recognized expert in astrophysics.