Stories tagged with: Astrophysical Institute

A long-exposure image captures circular star trails above telescope domes illuminated in red light on a dark mountain. A golden glow on the horizon marks distant city lights.

The universe might be changing: New DESI data shows dark energy may evolve over time

March 20, 2025 8 min

The fate of the universe hinges on the balance between matter and dark energy: the fundamental ingredient that drives its accelerating expansion.

Faculty Awards

Dr. Christian Drischler receives 2024 NSF CAREER Award to advance research, educate students and community

September 24, 2024 7 min

OHIO's Dr. Christian Drischler was recently recognized with the prestigious NSF CAREER Award for early-career faculty and scientists. Through funding from the award, Drischler will advance the scientific community's understanding of theoretical nuclear physics and nuclear astrophysics.

Student trustee

Governor DeWine appoints new student trustee to OHIO Board of Trustees

August 8, 2024 2 min

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently appointed Pankaj Karna as a student member of the Ohio University Board of Trustees.

Mapping the Universe

First DESI results provide precise measurements of our universe’s rate of expansion, shedding light on the nature of dark energy

April 4, 2024 8 min

An international team co-led by Ohio University Physics Professor Hee-Jong Seo traces ripples from relic cosmic sound over 11 billion years of cosmic history with unprecedented precision.

Solar Eclipse

Breaking down everything you need to know about the April 8 solar eclipse

April 4, 2024 7 min

Cue the Bonnie Tyler hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” as it’s almost time for parts of the U.S. to experience its own total solar eclipse on April 8.

Accelerating Universe

Science Café to discuss "The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Expanding Universe" with Dr. Hee-Jong Seo on Nov. 15

November 2, 2023 2 min

OHIO's next Science Café will feature Dr. Hee-Jong Seo and provide insight into "The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Expanding Universe" on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 5 p.m. in the Front Room Coffeehouse on the fourth floor of Baker University Center.

Dr. Christian Drischler, portrait with whiteboard

Sub-atomic research

Ohio University physicists aim to bring artificial intelligence, machine learning and computational tools to nation's researchers

September 1, 2023 5 min

Two Ohio University physicists are advancing the frontiers of sub-atomic research by developing AI and computational tools to accelerate both theoretical and experimental research.

The Mayall 4-Meter Telescope, home to the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), seen at night at Kitt Peak National Observatory on Monday, May 21, 2018, in Tucson, Arizona. 05/21/18|

DESI early data release holds nearly two million objects; Ohio University physicists contribute to first detection of baryon acoustic oscillations from DESI

June 13, 2023 8 min

“These papers show the great potential of DESI to accomplish its science goals,” said OHIO Physicist Hee-Jong Seo, who co-led one of the first measurement papers.

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OHIO observatory invites public to view total lunar eclipse on May 15

May 11, 2022 2 min

The Ohio University Observatory starts the summer with a special viewing session during the total lunar eclipse on Sunday, May 15, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Madappa Prakash awarded most prestigious prize in nuclear astrophysics

October 21, 2021 4 min

The American Physical Society awarded Dr. Prakash the 2022 Hans A. Bethe Prize, the most prestigious prize in the field of nuclear astrophysics, for his research about neutron stars and black holes.

Keith Hawkins smiles at the podium as he gives a speech during the Class of 2020 commencement

Innovative astronomer, Ohio University alumnus instills lessons for Class of 2020

September 9, 2021 6 min

The Class of 2020 finally got an in-person commencement ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, and the commencement speaker was alumnus Dr. Keith Hawkins, BS ’13.

After the Big Bang

OHIO physicists are getting even closer to the Big Bang, thanks to a new way to examine light from the past

July 1, 2021 6 min

Ohio University physicists are using data from 20 years of ground-based observations of the night sky from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey to tackle a fundamental physics question.

Ancient history of the universe

OHIO physicists help paint first complete picture of expanding universe, lead pursuit of dark energy

July 19, 2020 8 min

The Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) released today a comprehensive analysis of the largest three-dimensional map of the universe ever created.

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Two Physics and Astronomy Faculty Receive Prestigious DOE Early Career Awards

June 21, 2018 4 min

Jun 21, 2018 From staff reports Two Ohio University Physics and Astronomy faculty members have received prestigious U.S. Department of Energy Early Career Research Program Awards, the DOE announc...

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