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The program laid out in this report represents a collective vision for the future and will require the engagement of a broad community to advance. A decadal survey not only captures a vision of what ...

This study is based on work supported by Grant FA9550-19-1-0330 with the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Grant DE-SC0019513 with the Department of Energy, Contract NNH17CB02B with the ...

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Olivia Cooper (she/her) is an NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellow studying cosmic assembly from the lens of massive galaxy evolution. In her work, she uses multi-wavelength observations ...

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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware is a vibrant hub of scientific inquiry, encompassing a diverse range of research areas that push the boundaries of human ...

Thinking about space is very exciting! Two big words often come up: Astrophysics and Astronomy. Many wonder which one is "better." The truth is, both are interesting and important, but they look at ...