Astrophysics
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Vanderbilt physicists Keivan Stassun and Kalman Varga elected APS fellows
Two Vanderbilt physicists, Keivan Stassun and Kalman Varga, have been elected fellows of the American Physical Society. Read MoreOct 18, 2016
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Astrophysicist explains meaning of the discovery of gravitational waves
Vanderbilt Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Kelly Holley-Bockelmann explains the meaning of the first discovery of gravitational waves at TEDx Nashville. Read MoreJun 17, 2016
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Isler named one of ‘National Geographic’s’ first Emerging Explorers
Observational astrophysicist Jedidah Isler, a postdoctoral fellow at Vanderbilt, has been selected as a member of the National Geographic Society's inaugural class of Emerging Explorers. Read MoreMay 18, 2016
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The Search for Earth-Like Planets
Researchers have developed a model that estimates the effect that a star's diet has on its chemical composition. This model will add substantially to astronomers’ understanding of the process of planet formation as well as assist in the ongoing search for Earth-like exoplanets. Read MoreSep 26, 2014
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Astronomers identify signature of Earth-eating stars
Vanderbilt astronomers have developed a model that predicts the effect that ingesting earth-like planets has on the chemical composition of stars like the Sun -- a capability that can aid in efforts to find Earth-like exoplanets. Read MoreMay 16, 2014
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Rogue stars ejected from the galaxy found in intergalactic space
Astronomers have identified nearly 700 rogue stars that appear to have been ejected from the Milky Way galaxy. Read MoreApr 30, 2012