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Artist's conception of neutron stars colliding, by Robin Dienel, courtesy of Carnegie Institution for Science

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Guessing a pumpkin's weight at BBR

November 29, 2023

Feature Story

Broad Branch Road campus shines under fall foliage

Weinberger Leaning in Shadow

November 29, 2023

Q&A

Beyond the skyline: A chat with Alycia Weinberger on science and community

The 2023 summer interns hold their hands in the middle of the circle

November 21, 2023

Campus News

Exploring Earth and Planetary Science with the 2023 Summer Interns

Mike Wong and colleague Anirudh Prabhu discuss how to tweak the presentation of a network of Earth's atmospheric chemistry in their shared office on the Broad Branch Road campus. — Mike Wong and colleague Anirudh Prabhu discuss how to tweak the presentation of a network of Earth's atmospheric chemistry in their shared office on the Broad Branch Road campus. Photo courtesy Carnegie Institution for Science/Katy Cain

November 17, 2023

Awards

Carnegie’s Anirudh Prabhu recognized for early career excellence

November 03, 2023

Feature Story

Uncovering Alaska's Hidden Caldera

Ca-silicate inclusion inside a diamond from Kankan, Guinea. Photo credit: Margo Regier.

October 18, 2023

Superdeep diamonds provide a window on supercontinent growth

Opalized ammonite. Credit: ARKENSTONE/Rob Lavinsky — Opalized ammonite: A beautiful example from Alberta, Canada of the intersection of biological evolution and mineral evolution — the interplay between minerals and life. A hundred million years ago, the ammonite deposited its own hard carbonate shell — a "biomineral." In this rare case, that original carbonate shell was later replaced by the fiery mineral opal. Credit: ARKENSTONE/Rob Lavinsky

October 16, 2023

Scientists and philosophers team up to study concept of evolution beyond biological context

September 25, 2023

With help of A.I. we may soon know if life existed on Mars

September 13, 2023

Awards

Shaunna Morrison recognized by AGU for early career excellence

Postdocs and scientists cheer on Rapids Bridge in Rock Creek Park during Postdoc Appreciation Day

August 21, 2023

Q&A

Crafting a Competitive Postdoctoral Application: Insider Tips from EPL Experts