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Mechanics of knitting

Randall Kamien of the School of Arts & Sciences and Geneviève Dion of Drexel University share how combining traditional origami techniques with modern textile science can lead to practical applications in various industries.

Dark Energy Survey uncovers clues to universe’s complexity

In 1998, astronomers discovered that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate, thanks to a mysterious force called dark energy that makes up about 70% of the universe. The discovery came as a surprise as it countered the prevailing notion that the universe’s expansion should be slowing down because of gravity. 

PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY POSTPONED EXAM DATE

 Tuesday, August 29th 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM in DRLB A8

MARK DEVLIN AND COLLEAGUES AWARDED NSF GRANT TO UPGRADE PROMINENT OBSERVATORY

The Reese W. Flower Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics will oversee state-of-the-art improvements to the Simons Observatory.

 

Is Cosmology Broken? This Map May Be a Crucial Puzzle Piece

Penn Professor, Mathew Madhavacheril works with the Atacama Cosmology Telescope, which could help resolve some cosmic discrepancies: How fast the universe is expanding and how evenly matter is distributed.

 

Mirjam Cvetic

Congratulations to Mirjam Cvetic on her election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences!

Her 2023 election in Class I (Mathematical and Physical Sciences), Section 2 (Physics) recognizes Mirjam’s stellar career and exemplary contributions to physics! Congratulations, Mirjam!

https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/five-penn-elected-american-academy-arts-and-sciences-2023

 

 

Nader Engheta

Congratulations to Nader Engheta on his election into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences!

His election is in (Class I – Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Section 5 – Engineering and Technology).

Nader’s primary Penn appointment is Professor in Electrical and Systems Engineering, and he has a secondary appointment as Professor in our department. Congratulations Nader!

https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/five-penn-elected-american-academy-arts-and-sciences-2023

 

 

New findings reveal the most detailed mass map of dark matter

Research led by the Atacama Cosmology Telescope collaboration maps the universe’s cosmic growth supporting Einstein's theory of general relativity.