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Gravitational Waves from Colliding Neutron Stars (or where do heavy elements like gold come from)

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Barbara

Professor Bob Benjamin, Physics Dept., will talk about “The First Detection of Gravitational Waves from Colliding Neutron Stars: When an Irresistable Force Meets an Unmovable Object” at 7 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 20, in Upham Hall 140. Come to hear … Continue reading →

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Remembering Dolly (the sheep)

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Barbara

On July 5th in 1996, Dolly the sheep (the first mammal successfully cloned from an adult cell) was born in Scotland. This sparked all kinds of hope and controversy. Hope for medical breakthroughs and perhaps a way to save endangered … Continue reading →

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