astrophysics

Jul 7, 2025

‘Ice in a Volcano’ Reveals Age of Gas Cloud at Milky Way’s Center

Researchers find clouds of cold gas embedded deep within larger, superheated gas clouds – or Fermi bubbles – at the Milky Way’s center. 

Oct 16, 2024

‘Old’ Star Could Provide New Insights into Star Evolution

A newly discovered star could challenge some models of how stars evolve and the way they produce elements as they age. 

Apr 15, 2024

Why Figuring Out How Potassium Is Destroyed in Stars Is Important to Understanding the Universe

If you want to know where elements come from, look to the stars. 

Dec 7, 2023

Ancient Stars Made Extraordinarily Heavy Elements

How heavy can an element be? Ancient stars were capable of producing elements heavier than any element on the periodic table found naturally on Earth. 

Jun 26, 2023

Where Do New Galaxies Come From?

Rongmon Bordoloi talks about primordial gasses and how galaxies are born. 

Jun 1, 2022

Podcast: Galactic Nurseries

Rongmon Bordoloi talks about how galaxies are created. 

May 18, 2022

Researchers Use Galaxy as a ‘Cosmic Telescope’ to Study Heart of the Young Universe

A new instrument and powerful telescope have let researchers peer into galactic nurseries. 

Aug 4, 2020

Podcast: Katie Mack and the End of Everything

How will the universe end? Katie Mack talks about universe-ending scenarios. 

Jun 9, 2020

Podcast: The Sun

Astrophysicist Steve Reynolds gives us the lowdown on the solar minimum, space weather, and other cool facts about our favorite star, the Sun. 

Jun 7, 2017

Research Within Reach

NC State scientists are reaching out to get the public involved in research, by sharing findings and involving everyone in the work of discovery. 

Jun 7, 2017

Leadership in Public Science: Meet Katie Mack

Katie Mack's enthusiasm for talking with the public about astronomy and skill at discussing complex subjects in accessible language have made her a go-to source for research on how the universe works. 

Sep 19, 2016

Nucleon Interactions Key to Quantum Phase Transition

New research offers a window into how forces are connected to structure.