astrophysics

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"The UK punches above its weight in scientific impact and in space-related industry," said Chris Lintott, professor of astrophysics at Oxford University.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Dark stars are among the most intriguing theoretical objects in modern astrophysics.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

Researchers also see potential for its methods in areas beyond astrophysics, including weather and climate modeling.

From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2025

Sally Ride, an L.A. native who held a doctorate in astrophysics from Stanford, was also the youngest American in space when she flew aboard the Challenger in June 1983.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

Probably my favorite thing, other than joking around with my team, was when an astrophysics grad student from the University of Central Florida came to speak.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas