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Johanna Teske's research focuses on quantifying the diversity of exoplanet compositions and understanding the origin of that diversity.
Carnegie Astronomers
Dr. Caleb Scharf
Nancy Kanwisher
From Planets to Life - Humanity's Oldest Question
Ultra-hot lava world has thick atmosphere, upending expectations
Chemical evidence of ancient life detected in 3.3-billion-year-old rocks
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.
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
Very Distant Galaxy Cluster Confirmed
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