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Life on Earth is built on partnerships. From tiny bacteria to giant trees, many organisms survive and thrive because of symbiosis. In this engaging talk, Dr. Margaret McFall-Ngai will explore the ...
Vera Rubin provided the first observational evidence that supported of the existence of dark matter—the invisible material that makes up more than 80 percent of the mass of the universe.
Graced with clear, dark skies and an exceedingly arid climate, Chile's Atacama Desert boasts astronomical "seeing" that is the best in the world. It has become a mecca for stargazers with more than 20 ...
Carnegie Science empowers our investigators to pursue the biggest questions of our time, advancing discoveries that transform our understanding of life, planets, and the broader universe. Our research ...
The U.S. Mint released a quarter into nationwide circulation commemorating the late Carnegie Science astronomer Vera Rubin’s trailblazing contributions to our understanding of the universe as part of ...
Freshwater blooms of phytoplankton affect public health and ecosystem services globally (1,2). Harmful effects of such blooms occur when the intensity of a bloom is too high, or when toxin-producing ...
When Barbara McClintock joined Carnegie Science it was a perfect match: a scientist who craved independence found an institution dedicated to supporting unfettered research. McClintock's ...
This Women’s History Month, we highlight the lives of three women who, despite barriers, contributed to the work of Carnegie’s Desert Laboratory.
On February 28, you'll be able to see five planets with your naked eye, and two more with a telescope or binoculars. We sat down with Carnegie Science Observatories Outreach Coordinator Jeff Rich to ...
Water is necessary for life. It's also tremendously important for food and energy security and ecosystem health. Despite this, many people live in areas that experience water scarcity at least one ...
Using data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission, scientists have found a huge exoplanet and a brown dwarf. This is the first time a planet has been uniquely discovered by Gaia’s ability to ...