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Alycia Weinberger wants to understand how planets form, so she observes young stars and their disks, the birthplaces of planets, as well as finding and studying planetary systems.
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How Nina Federoff's groundbreaking gene research transformed global agriculture
Anna Michalak elected AAAS fellow
Small star, mighty flares: A new view of Proxima Centauri
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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.
Surprise: Small Elliptical Galaxy Actually a Giant Disk
Allan Sandage’s last paper unravels 100-year-old astronomical mystery
Tiny, ancient galaxy preserves record of catastrophic event
Discovery: Most-luminous ever supernova
Rotational clock for stars needs recalibration
Giant Magellan Telescope partners approve US$500 million for construction
Strong UV Pulse Reveals Supernova’s Origin Story
Telescope first: Magellan Adaptive Optics Eyepiece Observing
John Mulchaey Appointed Director of the Carnegie Observatories
Found: Ancient, super-bright quasar with massive black hole
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