Astronomy
Primitive and Intelligent Life Lecture
Dr. Abraham A. Loeb, the chair of the Harvard Astronomy department, describes the possibility of discovering extraterrestrial life on Tuesday evening in the Science Center.
Stargaze at the Museum of Science
Enjoy a great view of the stars at the Gilliland Observatory free of charge on Friday evenings. The observatory is located on the roof of the Boston Museum of Science's parking garage.
Researchers Discover New Earth-Sized Planet
A team of scientists, including Harvard Lecturer in Astronomy David W. Latham, discovered Kepler 78b, a planet outside of our solar system that is a “virtual twin of Earth by astronomical standards."
Center for Astrophysics Workers Furloughed Following Government Shutdown
As debate over the federal government shutdown continues in Washington, funding for the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics has dried up and approximately 100 federal workers at the Center have been sent home.
Astronomers Discover Exoplanets Covered by Oceans
Harvard astronomers have discovered two exoplanets in the recently found Kepler-62 planetary system that are covered in endless oceans of water, making them viable candidates for sustaining life.
Searching for Supernovae
The trip, which is an optional part of Astronomy 100, allows undergraduate students to work with Harvard Astronomy’s Supernova Forensics group to identify and learn more about the nature of supernovae, or stellar explosions. But more than supplementing students’ academic material, the course’s unique spring break trip gives students a glimpse into the lives of professional astronomers.
Study: Extraterrestrial Life May Be Detectable Near White Dwarfs
If extraterrestrial life exists near dying stars, there may be a way to detect it within the next decade, according to a new theoretical study co-authored by Harvard astronomy professor Abraham “Avi” Loeb.
Researchers Identify Earth-Like Planets in Solar System
As the population on Earth continues to grow, Harvard scientists may have just stumbled upon some additional space—in the solar system. Earth-like planets, defined by the researchers as planets comparable in size and temperature to Earth, may be as close as 13 light years away.
A Long Way from Home
Physicists at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics unveiled the existence of earth-like object close to our planet. The nearest one may be approximately 77 trillion miles away.
John A. Wood: From Scientist to Painter
Wood’s work shows that art can an appreciation for art can come to people with a non-traditional artistic background at all points in life.
New Program Puts the Universe into View
Allston-Brighton residents gathered to watch Professor Alyssa A. Goodman exhibit the computer program, which allows users to interactively explore and learn about millions of objects in the universe through visualization.
Physics Professor Explains Dark Energy
In a talk Tuesday evening, Christopher W. Stubbs, a professor of physics and astronomy, provided insight into the nebulous concept dubbed “dark energy.”
MIT Professor: Exoplanet Research Is a Burgeoning Field
In a lecture hosted Wednesday by the Origins of Life Initiative, an interdisciplinary center focused on the development of life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets, MIT professor Sara Seager listed conditions necessary for an extraterrestrial habitable planet and noted the speed at which other such planets are being discovered.
Probe To Visit Solar Corona
While satellites orbit the Earth and spacecraft have traveled to other cosmic bodies, the Sun has thus far escaped human exploration.
Flu Epidemic, FDR, Sputnik, and More
Every week, The Crimson publishes a selection of articles that were printed in our pages in years past.
Astronomy Teacher Holds Reunion, Students of Past 45 Years Attend
Not many courses are special enough to be remembered after the exam is over. But for students of Dr. Frances