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.
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09, 2019
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07, 2019
Inside the Academic Mind: Wes Dudgeon
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.
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07, 2019
Astronomy Research Is Measuring Up
Channeling the spirit of groundbreaking female astronomers, professor Ashley Pagnotta and her students are working to figure out the fate of the universe.
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06, 2019
69 Years Later, Scholarship Carries on Professor’s Love of Learning
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.
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03, 2019
Astrophysics Majors Help Answer Timeless Question
Astrophysics majors Lucy Williamson and Blake Mino journeyed to Chile for research using an advanced telescope at one of the worldโs best stargazing sites.
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01, 2019
Professor’s Research Reveals Blasts From the Past
While studying gamma ray bursts, astrophysicist Jon Hakkila made a discovery where time appeared to go backward.
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12, 2018
CofC Professor Takes a New Look at Clouds
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.
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11, 2018
Professor Emeritus Endows Scholarship for Physics, Astronomy Students
Bob Dukes, professor emeritus for the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has endowed a scholarship aimed at attracting and supporting physics and astronomy students.
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08, 2018
Professor Discovers New Information About Black Holes
Research by physics and astronomy professor Chris Fragileย may help scientists discover more aboutย intermediate mass black holes.ย
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08, 2018
Professor Reveals Groundbreaking Research in Gamma-Ray Bursts
Astrophysics professor Jon Hakkila's new research may improve scientists' understanding of the deaths of massive stars.