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ICBS 2026 Announces Andrea Liu as Inaugural Medal Winner
The ICBS Medal, instituted this year, honors scientists who have achieved revolutionary, groundbreaking results in basic science and made exceptional contributions to scientific progress.
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How Quickly Can a Bubble Pop?
Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy Saurabh Nath designed an “air-loving” membrane that can pop underwater bubbles in milliseconds.
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Arnold Mathijssen acknowledged by NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty wh
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Gravity follows Newton and Einstein’s rules, even at cosmic scales
Gravity is the invisible architect of the universe.
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Wendy Freedman Recognized at Franklin Awards Symposium for 2026 Franklin Medal in Physics
On Wednesday, April 29, the Center for Particle Cosmology at Penn hosted a one-day symposium to honor 2026 Franklin medalist Wendy Freedman.
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The School of Arts & Sciences Launches AI & Data Collaborative
The Department of Physics and Astronomy's Professor Bhuvnesh Jain will serve as the School’s AI lead and Advisory Group Chair, along with Whitney Trettien (English), and John Lapinski (Political Sc
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