Author Archives: Kim Heatley

Primitive star offers glimpse of early universe

Did Scientists Just Detect an Exploding Black Hole?

A boom in gravitational waves leaves scientists with more questions than answers

Scientists Just Recreated the Plasma That Existed Before Anything Else in the Universe

Professors Mavalvala and Vitale discuss the science behind the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) on GBH’s Curiosity Desk

The Rooted Leader: Self-Leadership as a Strategic Advantage for Women in STEM

A. Neil Pappalardo ’64 remembered for his lasting impact on the MIT Department of Physics

For one learner, online MIT courses are “like getting a Ferrari for the price of an electric scooter”

Faculty discuss new TFUAP curriculum proposal at February meeting

Patrick Mang and Katherine Panebianco: dual perspectives on physics at MIT