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- The surprising environment of an enigmatic neutron star 17 September 2018
- Water worlds could have stable climate, perhaps support life, study says 31 August 2018
- Births, deaths and collisions: Swift’s telescope snaps one millionth UV image 22 August 2018
- New era of space research launched by IceCube Observatory and global team of astronomers 12 July 2018
The Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at Penn State has one of the most productive astronomy research programs in the country, according to a study by the National Research Council. Penn State ranks in the top three (along with Princeton University and the California Institute of Technology) in the NRC Survey-based quality score emphasizing publications and citations per faculty member per year, and number of grants. Additional information about the NRC review of astronomy programs can be found at phds.org, in a summary of the Penn State program prepared by the department, and in a press release from the Eberly College of Science.
