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Astronomer Michael R. Blanton joined the Carnegie Science Observatories as its 12th director in January 2026. In this role he oversees astronomical research in Pasadena and telescope operations at Las Campanas Observatory in Chile.
The R-Process Alliance: Galactic Archaeology with Neutron-Capture Elements
Isolating astrophysical from instrumental variability at the pixel level in EPRV solar spectra
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“Everyone Should Be Welcome to Ask Questions and Pursue the Truth"
Object 6 | Vera Rubin's Spiral Doodles
“Extragalactic archeology” reveals nearby galaxy’s evolution
I feel passionately about the power of nonprofits to bolster healthy communities.
Postdoctoral alumna Jo Ann Eder is committed to making the world a better place by supporting organizations, like Carnegie, that create and foster STEM learning opportunities for all.
How improved valves let grasses “breathe,” cope with climate change
Catalog of 208 human-caused minerals bolsters argument for ‘Anthropocene Epoch’
Carnegie Trustee Emeritus Edward Emil David Jr. Dies
Prediction: More gas-giants will be found orbiting Sun-like stars
Why are there different “flavors” of iron around the Solar System?
Hélène Le Mével Joins EPL Geophysics Staff
Team Makes Planet Hunting a Group Effort, Finds More Than 100 Candidates
Scientists discover new helium chemistry
Yingwei Fei and Peter Driscoll Awarded 7th Carnegie Science Venture Grant
Who was Vera Rubin?
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