Faster than the Speed of Light: New Research Looks at Gamma-Ray Bursts
College of Charleston astrophysicist Jon Hakkila says blasts created by gamma-ray bursts may actually exceed the speed of light in surrounding gas clouds.
College of Charleston astrophysicist Jon Hakkila says blasts created by gamma-ray bursts may actually exceed the speed of light in surrounding gas clouds.
Wes Dudgeon, the chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance, talks about his love of sports, his area of expertise and his favorite office memento.
Channeling the spirit of groundbreaking female astronomers, professor Ashley Pagnotta and her students are working to figure out the fate of the universe.
Wendell Roberston '18 is among the students to benefit from the Horatio Hughes Memorial Scholarship, named in honor of alumnus and professor Horatio Hughes, Class of 1905, who taught at CofC from 1923 to 1950.
Astrophysics majors Lucy Williamson and Blake Mino journeyed to Chile for research using an advanced telescope at one of the world’s best stargazing sites.
While studying gamma ray bursts, astrophysicist Jon Hakkila made a discovery where time appeared to go backward.
Physics professor Mike Larsen is working on a project that has allowed him to measure the 3-D statistical structure of water drops in clouds.
Bob Dukes, professor emeritus for the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has endowed a scholarship aimed at attracting and supporting physics and astronomy students.
Research by physics and astronomy professor Chris Fragile may help scientists discover more about intermediate mass black holes.
Astrophysics professor Jon Hakkila's new research may improve scientists' understanding of the deaths of massive stars.