UC Newsroom |

How star systems function in heavy traffic

A UC Santa Cruz grad student looks beyond the reach of the farthest telescopes to glean insights into what makes our own corner of the universe unique.

UC Santa Barbara |

Across the universe

A UC Santa Barbara scientist sends new signals using light to find extraterrestrial life.

UC San Diego |

$40 million observatory to search for signals from the Big Bang

A UC collaboration wants to understand the first moments of the universe.

The Conversation |

‘Ultracool’ dwarf star hosts three potentially habitable planets

A UC San Diego physicist has broken new ground in the search for life beyond Earth.

UC San Diego |

3…2…1: UC San Diego readies next steps in twin astronaut study

Observation of identical twins – one on earth, one in space – advances NASA’s preparations for mission to Mars.

UC Santa Cruz |

UCSC astronomers find bright young galaxies

The four galaxies are among the earliest and most distant ever discovered.
San Francisco Chronicle |

Robots that can navigate across sand

UC Berkeley researchers\' robotic legs might gain traction for future Martian rovers.
UC Office of the President |

UC researchers track asteroids, space debris

Recent close encounters with intergalactic objects are examples of dangers scientists hope to help Earth avoid.
UC Office of the President |

Universe's baby pictures

Images from Planck telescope shed light on cosmos' earliest times.
UC San Francisco |

Health implications for commercial space travel

The prospect of commercial space travel means a new set of health considerations for future travelers.
PlanetaryAstronomy |

Protecting the Earth from asteroid impacts

Radar astronomy plays critical role in evaluating, mitigating the risks of asteroid collisions.