Blueprint for Discovery

Our astronomers are advancing a new understanding of cosmic processes, from the synthesis of “star stuff”—the raw materials from which everything in the universe is constructed—to the formation and evolution of stars and galaxies. Their discoveries build connections between the origins and evolution of cosmic structures across scales—from galaxy clusters to planetary systems.

Our Earth and planetary scientists are enhancing our understanding of how planets are born around young stars and can develop into dynamic celestial bodies that are capable of supporting life. Their research probes the origins of life on Earth and expands our knowledge about the many ways its diverse biosphere and geosphere interact.

Our biologists are exploring the interconnected web of life on Earth—underpinned by complex relationships between microbes that adapt to thrive in a range of changing environments. Their work reveals the complex array of chemical signals that are emitted from an inhabited world and could be detectable on other planets.

Thanks to Carnegie Science’s hallmark freedom and flexibility, our researchers traverse disciplinary boundaries to reveal the relationships between stellar composition and planetary atmospheres and to probe the connections between the Earth’s geosphere and biosphere.

We are committed to empowering top scientific minds to boldly pursue an unparalleled understanding of the natural world that transcends scales—linking genomes to ecosystems and planets to the cosmos. Our broad expertise—underpinned by independence, agility, and a collaborative spirit—positions us to lead the scientific community in studying the nexus of life, our planet, and the universe.